1. Develop children's memory by including opportunities in the regular routine.
* Provide activities that require children to recall events like balloon printing to prompt discussions about birthdays.
* Act as scribe to record children's stories about their experiences.
2. As children develop so their attention span is extended.
* Over one week, list activities and opportunities you have observed where a child has been allowed to watch or listen and take in information.
* Communicate praise and encouragement to children who have been concentrating on an activity. Your assessor will directly observe this action.
* Describe how to minimise distractions in your setting to encourage the development of memory and attention span.
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