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KNUW - Knowledge and Understanding of the World

Knowledge and Understanding of the World - KNUW one of the Six areas of learning ..

These are the Early Learning Goals for
KNUW ~ Knowledge and Understanding of the World.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an overview summary of the ELGs


By the end of the EYFS, children should:

 Investigate objects and materials by using all of their senses as appropriate.

 Find out about, and identify, some features of living things, objects and events they observe.

 Look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change.

 Ask questions about why things happen and how things work.

 Build and construct with a wide range of objects, selecting appropriate resources and adapting their work where necessary.

 Select the tools and techniques they need to shape, assemble and join materials they are using.

 Find out about and identify the uses of everyday technology and use information and communication technology and programmable toys to support their learning.

 Find out about past and present events in their own lives, and in those of their families and other people they know.

 Observe, find out about and identify features in the place they live and the natural world.

 Find out about their environment, and talk about those features they like and dislike.

 Begin to know about their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people.

 Source: Early Learning Goals Statutory  Framework
Background from QCA

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