confidence in using a variety of strategies
for exploring and making sense of the
world, such as in setting and solving
problems, looking for patterns, classifying
things for a purpose, guessing, using trial
and error, thinking logically and making
comparisons, asking questions, explaining
to others, listening to others, participating
in reflective discussion, planning,
observing, and listening to stories;
■ the ability to identify and use information
from a range of sources, including using
books for reference;
■ a perception of themselves as “explorers”
– competent, confident learners who ask
questions and make discoveries;
■ the confidence to choose and experiment
with materials, to play around with ideas,
and to explore actively with all the
senses;
■ the ability to represent their discoveries,
using creative and expressive media and
the technology associated with them.