Nursery World - Revised EYFS - In focus… A sense of place

How can we help children understand the world around them – both their immediate surroundings and places and people far away? Phil Armstrong explains

Small-world play offers the opportunity to reflect both familiar environments and those beyond personal experience

From the moment children are born, they begin their exploration and discovery of the world and their place within it, often using all their senses as part of this never-ending process. Starting with the people and spaces closest to them, carefully and curiously navigating and making sense of their home, to then stepping outside and building a familiarity with the places and spaces nearby, to learning about communities and landscapes across the world – this evolving journey and relationship truly is packed with awe and wonder!

‘Understanding the world involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community’ – EYFS 2021, Understanding the World, Educational Programme.

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