Northern Ireland Curriculum > Foundation Stage > Areas of Learning > The World Around Us

The World Around Us

Children are interested and curious about what is happening in the world around them. Before starting school, they will have had opportunities to explore their world in the home, the pre-school setting and the local area. These pre-school experiences should be built on, with the children’s natural curiosity being fostered.

Children should have opportunities to use their senses in order to develop their powers of observation, to be able to sort and classify, explore, predict, experiment, compare, plan, carry out and review their work.

Progression Grids

The following documents illustrate the statutory requirements as suggested learning intentions. They can be used to help plan learning, teaching and assessment in this area.

Interdependence Movement and Energy Place Change Over Time

Using the Locality

A list of agencies and websites that may assist a study of the locality.

Using the LocalityPDF, 53 KB

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The World Around Us: Frequently Asked QuestionsPDF, 85 KB

Statutory Requirements

Statutory Requirements for The World Around UsPDF, 22 KB