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.