* Settings should be constantly resourced and organised in such a way as to offer learning opportunities across all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum.
* Topics can enhance basic provision and respond to children's interests.
* Children need plenty of first-hand experiences and time to develop ideas, skills and concepts through play.
* The practitioner has a vital role in supporting children's learning.
This project, therefore, suggests:
* Adult-led activities for introducing the theme.
* Resources that enhance basic provision and facilitate learning through child-initiated play.
* How the practitioner can support children's learning.
When using the project, practitioners should recognise that:
* Activities should be offered and never imposed on children.
* Children's experiences, and learning, may differ from those anticipated.
* The learning, planned or unplanned, that takes place is valid.
* The process is very valuable and should not be undermined by an inappropriate emphasis on outcomes or concrete end results.
The areas of learning are:
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication,language and literacy
Mathematical development
Knowledge & understanding of the world
Physical development
Creative development
