First-hand experiences are fundamental to children's learning and it is through their interactions with the world around them that they begin to make sense of it. Throughout the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage references are made to the importance of providing opportunities for sensory investigation. Nursery Topics - Senses offers a range of activities that focus on using and exploring sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell, across the six areas of learning.
Motivating children to learn
Instilling in children a positive approach to learning at this early stage is crucial in laying the foundation for positive attitudes to education during school and later in life. As practitioners we can inspire their learning and feed their enthusiasm through the environment we create and the activities we plan.
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