* Planning experiences that help children to develop autonomy and the disposition to learn (p28)
* Responding to both children's learning needs and their interests (p30)
* Promoting children's learning by planning experiences and activities that challenge them but are achievable (p30) Early learning goals
* Continue to be interested, excited and motivated to learn (p32)
* Respond to significant experiences, showing a range of feelings when appropriate (p34)
* Have a developing awareness of their own needs, views and feelings and be sensitive to the needs, views and feelings of others (p34) Stepping stones
* Have a strong exploratory impulse (p32)
* Show increasing independence in selecting and carrying out activities (p32)
* Show care and concern for others, for living things and the environment (p38)
