Children are born explorers. Their investigation of the world begins from birth. Each sight, sound, smell, touch and taste is new. Each experience is a first. Children take the images and sounds, the feelings, scents and tastes of each moment to create their unique picture of the world.
As early years practitioners we need to share in each child's voyage of discovery. We also have the responsibility, as set out in the requirements of the EYFS, to support children 'in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding that help them to make sense of the world' (Statutory Framework for the EYFS, p14).
Each of the four themes of the EYFS is vital to supporting children's understanding of time, place and community. The positive relationships we make with each child and their family enable us to build on their unique view of the world as it develops through their experiences at home, in the setting and the wider community.
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