Many early years settings have several open projects running simultaneously, rather than one particular theme that lasts for a couple of weeks or a term. This approach allows for a balance of activities and experiences that can be related to individual children's interests, or those of a group. Introducing boats as a focus of interest can be a starting point.
Adult-initiated experiences should promote children's natural curiosity, encouraging them to stop, look, touch, talk, think and question. Use a book, a rhyme or an interactive display, or add specific resources to continuous provision to start the ball rolling.
As with other interests, having a box of related resources at hand allows the focus to be revisited and added to. In this way, what children know can be reinforced and new learning becomes more relevant and meaningful.
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