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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and substances, recognising differences, patterns and similarities, and to share and record their findings. Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within the pre - school and also in the wider community. A range of safe and well maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools and techniques as appropriate to achieve their intentions and to solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
A range of equipment and opportunities, both indoors and outdoor, allows children to develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their own bodily skills. A very high level of Adult supervision enables children to safely create and meet physical challenges, develop and increase skill control in moving, climbing and balancing. At the same time, children are supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens and pencils, and to handle objects with increasing control and precision.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings, and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions. Art equipment, including paint, glue, crayons and pencils as well as natural and discarded resources, provides for open-ended exploration of colour, shape and texture and the development of skill in painting, drawing and collage. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are many opportunities for imaginative role play, both individually and as part of a group.
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