The monkey tree

Two year old Ava is playing a balancing game with the practitioner. She uses mathematical language and tests concepts as they play.

Good for looking

• COEL - Creating and thinking critically, making links
• Maths
• Key person approach
• Effective adult support
• Language

 

Two year old Ava is playing a balancing game with the practitioner. She uses mathematical language and tests concepts as they play.

Notice

• How do we know what Ava is interested in?  Be specific, look out for body language, actions, gestures.
• How is Ava learning? Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
• In what ways does the adult support Ava’s learning?
• What is valuable about the materials provided as learning resources?