Knowledge and Understanding of the World
This area of learning has eleven early learning
goals organised into six strands. The goals that comprise each of the
strands are shown below. Be aware that the goals indicate what children
are expected to be able to do at the end of The Early
Years Foundation Stage. The curriculum also includes ‘stepping stones’
which suggest learning and skills that children may achieve as they
progress to the Early Learning Goals. For further information visit the
QCA website.
Exploring and investigating
Investigate objects and materials by using all of
their senses as appropriate;
Find out about, and identify, some features of living things, objects
and events they observe;
Look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change;
Ask questions about why things happen and how things work.
Designing and making
Build and construct with a wide range of objects,
selecting appropriate resources, and adapting their work where
necessary;
Select the tools and techniques they need to shape, assemble and join
materials they are using.
Information and communication technology
Find out about and identify the uses of everyday
technology and use information and communication technology and
programmable toys to support their learning.
A sense of time
Find out about past and present events in their
lives, and in those of their families and other people they know.
A sense of place
Observe, find out about and identify features in
the place they live and the natural world;
Find out about their environment, and talk about those features they
like and dislike.
Cultures and beliefs
Begin to know about their own cultures and
beliefs and those of other people.
Click here to return to the Early Learning Page or use the links
below to see the other areas of learning in The Early Years Foundation
stage.
