Many young children love to wrap up objects and even themselves, and become fascinated with the idea of 'inside'. Containing and enveloping, as they are known, are common schemas, and by recognising and extending these patterns of behaviour, practitioners and parents can meet the needs of individual children.
When children are playing schematically, they become absorbed and concentrate for long periods. By observing children as they use the provision, listening to the connections they are making and chatting with parents and carers, we can support this interest and plan simple day-to-day additions to take them on in their learning.
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