Describe one activity each for fostering the development of the following abilities in four year old children. 
 (a) Pre-reading skills
(b) Creativity
(c) Fine motor skills For each activity, mention its goals, material(s) required, if any and procedure to carry out the activity. 


Activity for Fostering Pre-Reading Skills:

Activity: Story Sequencing

Goals: To develop sequencing skills, comprehension, and pre-reading abilities.

Materials: Picture cards depicting a simple story (e.g., a sequence of events like getting ready for bed, making a sandwich, etc.).

Procedure:

1. Preparation: Select a story with clear, simple events. Gather the picture cards and lay them out in a random order.
2. Introduction: Show the child the first picture card and discuss what is happening in the picture.
3. Sequencing: Ask the child to arrange the remaining picture cards in the correct order to tell the story.
4. Discussion: After arranging the cards, discuss the story together, emphasizing the sequence of events.
5. Extension: Encourage the child to retell the story using the picture cards as prompts.

Activity for Fostering Creativity:

Activity: Collage Making

Goals: To encourage creative expression, fine motor skills, and imagination.

Materials: Various craft materials such as colored paper, feathers, buttons, sequins, glue, and scissors.

Procedure:

1. Preparation: Set out the materials in a designated area along with a piece of paper or cardboard as a base.
2. Instructions: Explain to the child that they can create anything they like using the materials provided.
3. Creativity: Encourage the child to explore the materials and create a collage that reflects their imagination.
4. Discussion: Discuss the child's collage, asking them to explain their choices and the story behind their creation.

Activity for Fostering Fine Motor Skills:

Activity: Threading Beads

Goals: To develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and concentration.

Materials: Large beads and a piece of string or a shoelace.

Procedure:

1. Preparation: Provide the child with a variety of large beads and a piece of string or a shoelace.
2. Demonstration: Show the child how to thread the beads onto the string, starting with one bead at a time.
3. Practice: Let the child practice threading the beads independently, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
4. Variations: Introduce different colors or shapes of beads to add complexity and challenge.
5. Extension: Encourage the child to create patterns or sequences with the beads.

These activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable for four-year-old children while also supporting their development in pre-reading skills, creativity, and fine motor skills.