Ledbury Park

Belonging and Contributing

As children play, educators focus on their:

• Sense of connectedness to others
• Ability to form relationships and make contributions as part of:

- a group
- a community
- the natural world

Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematical Behaviours

As children play, educators focus on their:

• "Literacy behaviours" - the various ways children respond to words and stories, begin to think critically, and begin to read and write
• "Mathematical behaviours" - the various ways in which children learn more about mathematical relationships, concepts and skills

Self-Regulation and Well-Being

As children play, educators focus on their:

• Ability to understand their own thoughts and feelings
• Ability to understand and manage emotions and impulses
• Awareness of their physical and mental health and wellness

Problem Solving and Innovating

As children play, educators focus on their:

• Desire to make meaning of their world by asking questions, testing theories, solving problems, and using creative and analytical thinking
• Confidence to explore the innovative thoughts and activities that naturally arise with an active curiosity