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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