A thematic approach to planning should link directly to what children already know and understand, and to their current learning interests. A project such as forces may be used to motivate children and stimulate their learning, but it can only engage them when the planned activities are appropriate to their experience. Ideas can also be taken from project plans throughout the year to support children's personal interests and to enrich predictable interests and experiences for a group.
In part 2 of this project, we look at magnetism and gravity, both difficult concepts for young children - and adults - to understand. I've included, therefore, definitions, to help practitioners establish the key messages to convey to young children and to help them formulate challenging questions that will develop children's understanding.
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