During the summer holidays, parents, carers and children are able to spend valuable time together. Some families will travel in this country or abroad to stay for a week or two with relatives or in holiday accommodation. Others will enjoy day trips and long weekends. Whether long or short, holiday trips offer great opportunities to develop the six areas of learning.
Early years practitioners can make the most of children's anticipation - or allay any of their fears or over-excitement before the trip - with a holiday project, and also help them to reflect on their experiences after they've come home.
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