The report also includes advice on: group time (keeping large groups to a minimum as they can be overwhelming for three - year - olds); learning activities (offer fewer but more engaging experiences with open - ended or «rich» materials such as sand, water and dress - ups); outdoor play (offer
consistent experiences on simple
structures so they can achieve mastery; and how
daily routines such as dressing and meal times can be powerful opportunities for learning about instructions, sequences and independence.