Characteristics of Learning
When planning and supporting learning in the EYFS we reflect on how the children learn by making reference to the Characteristics of Effective Learning as follows:
• playing and exploring - children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’
• active learning - children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements
• creating and thinking critically - children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things