Nursery Topics - Our bodies coversall six areas of learning, with an emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.
Areas of learning
The six areas of learning are indicated by the following symbols:
Personal, social andemotional development
Communication, languageand literacy
Mathematical development
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Physical development
Creative development
Themes and activities
The Foundation Stage guidance is very clear that good practice involves a balance between adult-led ( A-L ) and child initiated ( C-I ) play and activities, stating that 'children should not make a distinction between "play" and "work" and neither should practitioners'.
Each of the four themes withinOur bodies likewise includes a balance between adult-led activities, with a planned learning outcome,and suggestions for child-initiatedplay that will reinforce learning and allow a wider exploration of the skills, knowledge and attitudes that the topic hopes to foster. The four parts are:
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