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Knowledge and understanding of the world
Listed in this section are the presentations we offer on knowledge and understanding of the world, along with a brief outline of their content.
These are available in a variety of formats - keynote presentations, seminars or workshops combining theory and practice.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Developing science and technology through the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Using readily available materials and resources to stimulate questions, discussion, exploration and investigation. Planning science and technology opportunities to link with other areas of the curriculum. Craeting a scince and design technology rich environment.
Treasureboxes ®
Ways of supporting young children's exploration and investigation using Treasureboxes® - themed collections of resources carefully selected to encourage scientific and technological exploration. An opportunity to find out more about the thinking behind this approach, how it supports the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
Babies and young children as researchers
Using young children's ideas and theories about the world and how it works to develop the skills, attitudes, dispositions and feelings which make children enthusiastic learners.
Exploring Together - family workshops
How to organise and run family workshops using exploration and investigation as themes for children and adults to learn and play together. An opportunity to look at the science and technology behind everyday things, to brush up on your background knowledge of science and technology and to look at different ways of encouraging parents to become involved in their children's learning.
'Only Tools and Forces'
Design Technology in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. A review of the knowledge base and processes of design technology for young children illustrated with a range of practical activities which provide starting points for interesting and unusual design technology projects.
