* opportunities to observe adults undertaking home and community roles?
* real-life resources, such as kitchen equipment, from a variety of cultures?
* resources to take on character and superhero roles?
* resources to extend the range of scenarios the children use?
* unstructured props, such as cloths, that children can ascribe various meanings to?
Does construction offer:
* a range of construction materials?
* resources that can be used flexibly?
* construction materials that can be used in other areas of provision?
Does literacy provision offer:
* a wide range of mark-making resources?
* materials such as catalogues, magazines and manuals that make connections with home and stimulate curiosity?
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