Children need scope to become involved in activities and situations that interest and intrigue them. Thinking is hard work, and young children will be unprepared to invest their energies unless they are highly motivated.
A well-organised and attractive classroom does not necessarily include scenarios that capture children's attention. However, introducing a strange artefact, a bulky parcel or a new routine may arouse their curiosity and lift the level of thinking.
The start to a session may be used, for example, to welcome and settle children. But it is also a prime time to set the tone for thinking. For example:
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