Children are naturally curious and often ask questions about the world in which they live. The purpose of this Area of Learning is to answer those questions in a hands-on fashion. They are encouraged to use their senses in order to develop their powers of observation, their ability to sort and classify, explore, predict and experiment.
- Foundation Stage: through Play, the children will be encouraged to...
- Ask questions about why things happen
- Look at similarities and differences in nature
- Explore current and old photographs, household objects etc to introduce a sense of time
- Listen to stories that emphasise this sense of time
- Develop an awareness of the environment around them and how they can care for it
- Key Stage 1 & 2: here the focus moves on to History, Geography and Science. The children will be given opportunities to develop...
- Self-confidence and self-esteem in expressing and sharing their thoughts and ideas while building an appreciation of the beauty and wonder of the world
- An awareness of themselves and their place in the world, as well as of other places, cultures and the environment
- An awareness of ICT and its impact on society and the world around them.
Bringing History To Life (Year 5)
