Baby plays with everyday objects

9 month old Oliver plays with everyday objects with his key person at nursery. She encourages him to get a hoop on the hook. He keeps on trying even though he doesn't succeed at first.

Good for looking at

• Object play
• Materials
• Characteristics of effective learning
• Perseverance
• Motivation

 

9 month old Oliver plays with everyday objects with his key person at nursery. She encourages him to get a hoop on the hook.

Notice

• How do we know what Oliver is interested in?  Be specific, look out for body language, actions, gestures.
• How does Oliver engage with these objects?
• What is he learning from his play?
• Which development areas, characteristics of learning are evident?
• How does the adult support Oliver’s learning?
• What is valuable about the materials provided as learning resources?