Nursery World - House work

Children will love to replicate some of their most familiar experiences in the nursery by acting out what they see and do at home, as Jane Drake suggests Young children learn to make sense of their world by revisiting and representing experiences and imitating the actions and behaviours of adults around them. Their home and family are of paramount importance to them and provide a vital context for learning. It is not surprising, therefore, that we see so many children choosing to engage in domestic role play in the nursery. In order for the children to explore fully the ideas around this play theme, the environment must be rich in opportunities and activities planned with care.

Young children learn to make sense of their world by revisiting and representing experiences and imitating the actions and behaviours of adults around them. Their home and family are of paramount importance to them and provide a vital context for learning. It is not surprising, therefore, that we see so many children choosing to engage in domestic role play in the nursery. In order for the children to explore fully the ideas around this play theme, the environment must be rich in opportunities and activities planned with care.

Adult-led activities

Home improvements

Invite the children to explore the role of a real-life decorator in the outdoor area.

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