Before the pandemic, cities had rising slum populations, worsening air pollution, minimal open public spaces and limited convenient access to public transport. According to the United Nations, the direct and indirect impacts of Covid-19 are making reaching the goal for Sustainable Cities and Communities even more unlikely. But you can make a difference by addressing issues with the children in your care.
YOU CAN
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Development Matters (2021) Understanding the World: Draw children’s attention to the immediate environment, introducing and modelling new vocabulary where appropriate.
Extension activities
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Development Matters (2021) Expressive Arts and Design: Provide opportunities to work together to develop and realise creative ideas.
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