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EARLY YEARS
The Six Areas of Learning in Early Years
 Personal,
Social and Emotional Development
This area of learning helps children to develop awareness of
and respect for themselves, other people, cultures, languages and beliefs.
It helps them to see themselves as part of a range of different groups;
the family, part of a class in school, with friends and other adults.
It also helps them to develop confidence, independence and a positive
attitude to learning ... and to life!
Communication, Language and Literacy
This area of learning is about communication with one another
and learning through talk. It is also about the early stages of learning
to read and write.
Mathematical Development
Mathematical Development involves knowing about numbers and what
can be done with them, as well as knowing about shape and space, quantities
and measures, patterns and developing a sense of logic.
 Knowledge
and Understanding of the World
This area of learning relates to children's knowledge and understanding
of the natural world, made world and the environment, their developing
sense of history and knowledge about places. Above all, this area of learning
for young children is about the process of learning how to explore, investigate
and solve problems.
Physical Development
Physical Development is about children's developing control and
co-ordination of their bodies and movements, as well as their fine motor
skills and their developing ability to handle tools and equipment, such
as pens and scissors. It also involves their developing understanding
about how to be healthy.
 Creative
Development
This area of development includes imaginative play, dressing up, art,
music and dance. Creativity involves joy, wonder and a sense of total
involvement. Being creative and wanting to draw, paint listen to, create
and move to music is an important part of life. It involves the use of
all senses and includes developing an understanding about what is pleasing
and beautiful.
Play is a key way in which children learn, inside the classroom and outside.
Through play the children learn how to communicate, enjoy the company
of others, negotiate with each other, reflect on ideas, be creative, solve
problems and practice new skills and explore their surroundings.
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