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The three prime areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; and physical development!
Along with four specific areas of learning: literacy; mathematics; expressive arts and design; and understanding the world.! !
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The role of the adult in child-initiated learning is to:!
Organise the physical environment so children have access to a wide range of interesting openended resources to explore and investigate imaginatively develop an emotional environment where children feel safe to share their thoughts and ideas and try things out without being afraid that they might ‘get things wrong’ manage the routine of the day to make sure that children have time to follow their own ideas and develop their self-initiated play. Teach children the practical skills they need to handle tools and equipment safely, help children to develop the social skills and dispositions they need to cooperate with others and work as part of a team. Observe and document children’s learning and use this information to plan what sort of opportunities and experiences to offer children next to deepen their understanding.!