Every day, throughout the year, there are opportunities for early years adults to support the young child's natural disposition to learn using all their senses. This involves practitioners in doing what they already do well: observing, listening, following and facilitating as children go about the business of exploring their world. Responding in this spontaneous way enables adults to meet the individual needs of all children in their care, adapting experiences where necessary.
This article doesn't present 'the senses' as a topic or theme. It is concerned with acknowledging and celebrating the here and now and being aware and available to share the enjoyment and pleasure of the wonders that are all around.
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