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Far means a long way away.
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Far
Understanding that a person, object, or place is a greater distance away from another person, object, or location. I would classify Far as a Foundational Spatial Concept, directly paired with Near. Together, these concepts help students understand relative distance, movement, navigation, orientation and mobility, safety, geography, mathematics, and everyday language. One thing I would intentionally emphasize in your Hidden Curriculum of Vision™ is that "far" is a relative concept, not a fixed distance. Something...
Also known as: Distant
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Children who are sighted naturally learn the concept of far by observing distances throughout the day. They notice playground equipment across the field, a friend's house several blocks away, birds flying high in the sky, or a teacher standing at the other end of the classroom. These visual experiences help children develop an understanding of distance, mov...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding far supports orientation and mobility, schedules, reading and mathematics, following directions, organization, anticipation, travel, independent living, and participation in shared routines.
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