Principle
* Introducing the language of movement to children, alongside their actions (p100) Early learning goals
* Travel around, under, over and through balancing and climbing equipment (p106)
* Handle tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and with increasing control (p114)
Stepping stones
* Combine and repeat a range of movements (p106)
* Manipulate materials to achieve a planned effect (p114)
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Principle
* Providing a stimulating environment in which creativity, originality and expressiveness are valued (p116) Early learning goals
* Explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or three dimensions (p120)
* Recognise and explore how sounds can be changed, sing simple songs from memory, recognise repeated sounds and sound patterns and match movements to music (p122) Stepping stones
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