There is no single system of planning that suits all settings and all children all the time. It is not a case of 'one size fits all'. But there are principles, which should underpin the systems we choose to use.
Too often, young children are given access to a narrow range of creative experiences, which are limited and superficial. For example, opportunities to paint can be restricted to using a few ready-mixed paints, with no choice of brush or paper texture, size or shape.
Research has shown that chosen play activities often provide the best opportunities for adults to extend children's thinking (EPPE, 2003).
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