* Having time to explore and experiment with ideas, materials and activities (p117) Early learning goals
* Explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or three dimensions (p120)
* Use their imagination in art and design, music, dance, imaginative and role play and stories (p124)
* Express and communicate their ideas, thoughts and feelings by using a widening range of materials, suitable tools, imaginative and role play, movement, designing and making, and a variety of songs and musical instruments (p126) Stepping stones
* Begin to differentiate colours (p120)
* Begin to describe the texture of things (p120)
* Engage in imaginative and role play based on own first-hand experiences (p124)
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