Dinosaur bones

Today we are archaeologists by finding out and exploring, showing curiosity, and a particular interest. 

How adults can support children playing and exploring at home... 

• Play with children. Encourage them to explore, and show your own interest in discovering new things. 

•Help children as needed to do what they are trying to do, without taking over or directing. 

• Join in play sensitively, fitting in with children’s ideas.

•Model pretending an object is something else, and help develop roles and stories.

 •Encourage children to try new activities and to judge risks for themselves. Be sure to support children’s confidence with words and body language.

 •Pay attention to how children engage in activities -- the challenges faced, the effort, thought, learning and enjoyment. Talk more about the process than products. 

•Talk about how you and the children get better at things through effort and practice, and what we all can learn when things go wrong.