How the activities and experiences for babies and children under 3 years relates to formal curriculum?
Its asking you to think of why children in early years are following the frameworks, what is it helping to build, what future skills is it preparing them for. Eg: painting is preparing children for writing skills-they are building ability to use equipment, recognise marks, make marks, enjoy making marks, talk about what they are doing etc. This gets them ready for pencil control later. If you’re in England try comparing the Early Years Foundation Stage to the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1…you’ll see links and how the EYFS flows intothe National Curriculum. Try www.everychildmatters.gov.uk for links.
