* Providing activities based on first-hand experiences that encourage exploration, observation, problem solving, prediction, critical thinking, decision making and discussion (p82)
Early learning goals
* Investigate objects and materials by using all of their senses as appropriate (p86)
* Look closely at similarities, differences, pattern and change (p88)
* Select the tools and techniques they need to shape, assemble and join materials they are using (p90)
* Begin to know about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people (p98)
Stepping stones
* Describe simple features of objects and events (p86)
* Notice and comment on patterns (p88)
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