Two two year olds girls are playing at home with a range of loose parts. They are general household objects and there are multiples of most of the objects. The haven’t spent time together since they were 7 months old. Mum and grandma are in the room.
Children will follow patterns of interest and enjoy the sheer sensation of materials. At this age/stage other characteristics become apparent. They begin to explore in a more deliberate, experimental way to see ‘what happens if’ and persevere sometimes in relatively long sequences of working out what can be done with the given materials. A rich array of materials links into young children’s growing construction and craft skills. Two to three year olds tend to explore together more, imitate each other and begin to co-operate.
Children will follow patterns of interest and enjoy the sheer sensation of materials. Other characteristics become apparent. They begin to explore in a more deliberate, experimental way to see ‘what happens if’ and persevere sometimes in relatively long sequences of working out what can be done with the given materials. A rich array of materials links into young children’s growing construction and craft skills. Two to three year olds tend to explore together more, imitate each other and begin to co-operate.
