Understanding the World

EYFS

Understanding the World

People, communities, the natural world, and past and present — making sense of the wider world.

EYLF

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

Community, fairness, diversity, and respect for the environment.

NEL

Discovery of the World

Fostering curiosity and a sense of wonder about the natural, physical, and social environment.

Rammeplan

Nature, environment and technology

Natur, miljø og teknologi

Experiencing nature, sustainability, and early scientific thinking.

Rammeplan

Local community and society

Nærmiljø og samfunn

Belonging, participation, and discovering how the local community works.

KECG

Nature and Living

Channelling natural curiosity into hands-on science observations, weather tracing, and exploring seasons.

Te Whāriki

Exploration

Mana Aotūroa

Active exploration of the natural, social, and physical worlds, developing maths and reasoning skills.

NAEYC

Science

Encouraging inquiry, exploration, and observation of the natural world, weather, and life cycles.

NAEYC

Social Studies

Exploring diverse cultures, families, communities, citizenship, and community helpers.

Lpfö 18

Natural Science and Technology

Naturvetenskap och teknik

Igniting curiosity about the natural world, biological cycles, living systems, and basic technology.

Aistear

Exploring and Thinking

Ag Fiosrú agus ag Smaoineamh

Fostering children's curiosity, play, and mathematical, scientific, and cognitive thinking.

BC ELF

Engagement with Others, Materials, and the World

Fostering curious exploration, active inquiry, and theories about the natural and mathematical world.

NCF (ZA)

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

Fostering early curiosity, scientific observation, and nature exploration across South African ECD spaces.

IB PYP

Science

Investigating the natural and physical world, developing scientific observation skills through inquiry.

IB PYP

Social Studies

Learning about human systems, communities, and our place in the local and global environment.

IEYC

Enquiring

Nurturing a child's natural curiosity to explore, investigate, and understand the wider world.

UN SDG

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Encouraging young children to reduce waste, recycle, and respect materials in their environment.

UN SDG

SDG 14: Life Below Water

Exploring aquatic life, oceans, and water conservation to build early appreciation for our blue planet.

UN SDG

SDG 15: Life on Land

Connecting children with plants, animals, and ecosystems through observation and outdoor play.

Montessori

Cultural and Scientific Studies

Exploring the wider world through geography, botany, zoology, history, physical science, and art.

Waldorf

Nature and the Seasons

Connecting with seasonal cycles and the natural world through outdoor observation and seasonal activities.

Reggio

Environment as Third Teacher

Designing beautiful, sensory-rich spaces and using open-ended materials to invite independent discovery.