This is the exciting and memorable event that launches each IEYC unit of learning and encourages children to think and become motivated about the experiences that will follow.

Links to IEYC Learning Principles 4 and 8:

■ Learning happens when developmentally-appropriate, teacher-scaffolded and child- initiated experiences harness children’s natural curiosity in an enabling environment.

■ Learning should be motivating, engaging and fun, opening up a world of wonder for children where personal interests can ourish.