A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explore and experience with a range of natural and manufactured materials.  They learn to observe the features of objects and living things, recognising differences, patterns and similarities.  Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment both within the group and also in the wider community.  A range of safe and well-maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools, techniques and ICT, as appropriate, to achieve their intentions to solve problems.  Multi-cultural resources and topics enable the children to gain an awareness of their own and others cultures and beliefs.