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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

Principles

Give particular attention to:

* Activities based on first-hand experiences that encourage exploration, observation, problem solving, prediction, critical thinking, decision making and discussion (p82)

* An environment with a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors that stimulate children's interest (p82)

* Supplementary experience and information for children with sensory impairment (p82)

Early learning goals

* Investigate objects and materials by using all of their senses as appropriate (p86)

* Find out about and identify some features of living things, objects and events they observe (p86) Stepping stones

* Show curiosity, observe and manipulate objects (p86)

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