Gemma plays with magnets

Four year old Gemma plays alone and explores the properties of magnets and finds out what they can do.

Good for looking at

• Playing with objects
• Solitary play
• Understanding the world

Four year old Gemma plays alone and explores the properties of magnets and finds out what they can do.

Notice

• What cues can you see that show what Gemma is interested in? (Look out for non-verbal and body language as well as spoken language)
• How is she learning? Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
• What is valuable about the materials provided?