Nursery World - Brick by brick (3)

Get ready to go - and then bring your learning experiences back to the setting for further reflection In the Foundation Stage, children will become increasingly aware of their own surroundings, recognising where things are and why they are there. They will be able to talk about buildings they recognise, journeys they make, parks and playgrounds they visit. Some children will be familiar with signs, numbers and language in the built environment.

In the Foundation Stage, children will become increasingly aware of their own surroundings, recognising where things are and why they are there. They will be able to talk about buildings they recognise, journeys they make, parks and playgrounds they visit. Some children will be familiar with signs, numbers and language in the built environment.

Learning about people and their jobs in their area will help children to understand their place in the world and the value of the roles that other people play. They will begin to have a greater awareness of cultural differences and to develop ideas of citizenship. Developing a respect for the environment, and thinking about how people affect it, helps to foster the children's sense of wonder about the world around them.

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