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03 · Window watcherEarly years home play · 03 Window Watcher

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Ten minutes · outdoor noticing. You need: A safe window view, balcony view with an adult, or a sheltered outdoor spot. Paper and a crayon are optional. Do not lean out or climb for a view.

Play: Look together for one thing that moves and one thing that stays. It may be a cloud, branch, vehicle, shadow or something the child spots. Choose one to draw, describe, act out or simply watch.

Adult says: “What caught your eye?” “Did it change while we watched?” “What would you like to look for next time?” Do not turn every sight into a fact lesson.

Child chooses: The view, what to notice, and how to share it. “I don't see anything” is a useful starting point, not a wrong answer.

Notice: What did they return to or ask about? Did they compare two moments in their own way?

Access and safety: For low vision, describe the scene together or listen and feel safe air movement from an open but secured window. A seated view is enough. Avoid staring at the sun. No screen is needed; a locally stored photo of the view is an optional memory aid.

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