09/06/2026
Questions are an important part of how children learn in the early years. They help children explore ideas, make connections, test their understanding, and engage more deeply with the world around them.
Play provides opportunities for this natural curiosity to flourish. Through exploration, imagination, experimentation, and interaction, children are encouraged to investigate, communicate, and develop new ways of thinking and understanding.
At Cambridge Early Years, we recognise play as a purposeful approach to learning that supports the development of curiosity, confidence, communication, collaboration, and creativity, helping children build strong foundations for future learning.
As part of the Joy of Learning campaign, we invite educators to reflect on how play encourages curiosity and inquiry within their classrooms.