ABSTRACT
In learning cycles, as children are driven by curiosity, they use their tools to gather information, but practice also improves their ability to use these tools. When children have all their sensory facilities, they are usually able to learn a great deal from imitating other people. They observe and hear what people say and do in everyday contexts and become able to memorise, visualise, physically replicate, express and think about objects and the effects of changes. These processes are mathematical life learning in action. Some sensory limitations are clearly evident to the observer, such as a blind person's limited mobility, but others may be less so. Typical children understand that language can be used for sharing and as a form of enquiry. They habitually express curiosity and are used to raising questions in their talk.
