Ages 6–8
Explorer: Learning to see the whole
See parts, wholes and simple connections.
Core capabilities
What children learn
- Identify parts and wholes
- Recognise simple connections
- Follow cause-and-effect sequences
- Understand that others may see things differently
- Anticipate immediate consequences
How they learn
Typical formats
Illustrated storiesSorting cardsLEGO systemsRole-playMovement gamesPicture maps
Example activity
Why is the family always late?
Children identify the alarm, breakfast, clothing, school bag, transport and family members. They arrange the events in order and discuss how one delay affects the rest.
What progress looks like: The child moves from naming isolated objects to explaining how several parts work together.