Make do

Choosing objects and materials and making them work for desired ends come naturally to young children. Jane Drake explains how early years practitioners can encourage learning and prompt discoveries We live in a rapidly changing world, with technology becoming more sophisticated and ideas ever more ambitious. Many of us lead busy lives and welcome any new gadgets which help us to perform tasks more efficiently or quickly. Our homes and furniture are built to fit in with lifestyle and clothes are designed to suit our wide range of needs - sports, leisure, outdoor wear. Food is prepared and packaged to...