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The familiar and fascinating subject of families is one that can be ideally explored through books and role play, says Judith Stevens A topic about families is a perennial favourite. This is to be expected, as effective practitioners plan experiences and activities based on children's interests and there are few things most children are interested in more than themselves! Practitioners can build on these interests and plan experiences and activities that reflect the learning needs of individuals and groups of children.

A topic about families is a perennial favourite. This is to be expected, as effective practitioners plan experiences and activities based on children's interests and there are few things most children are interested in more than themselves! Practitioners can build on these interests and plan experiences and activities that reflect the learning needs of individuals and groups of children.

A project about families must reflect the many different kinds of families that children live in today - from a small unit including just one child and an adult who may or may not be the mother or father, to large extended families and children who divide their time between more than one home.

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