Think about your favourite childhood play memory Was it inside or outside Were you playing on your own or were there others Where were the adults Did it involve risk We dont stop playing because we grow ID: 467188
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Play Memories
Think about your favourite childhood play memory.
Was it inside or outside?
Were you playing on your own or were there others?Where were the adults?Did it involve risk?
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old…
…we
grow old because we stop playing.”
George
Bernard ShawSlide2
WELCOME
A Day in
Nursery
Learning Through PlaySlide3
What is Play?
Play is the universal language of childhood.
Make sense of the world
No “right” or “wrong”Alone? With others?Equipment?End product?
Boisterous? Quiet?
“Play is a child’s work.”Slide4
Why is play so important?
I
ndependence
and self-esteem Respect for others Social interaction Healthy growth and development
Increases knowledge and understanding
Promotes
children's creativity and capacity to
learnSlide5
Planning for Play
The ‘whole child’
Sharing information
Learning jottersObservation & interactionInterestsDiscussionsResponsivePlanning meetings
CurriculumSlide6
Play Possibilities
One possibility…
Endless possibilities…Slide7
Planning for Play
Check-in
Who’s here
CountingDays of the weekWeatherNews
Planning for the daySlide8
Focused Play
Small & Large Group Times
Key Group
ClassesWhole GroupInterest GroupChallenge/SupportSlide9
Places for Play
Inside
Pre-school
Gym hallSchool libraryOutsidePre-school gardenAdventure playSchool groundsSecret GardenTrips and VisitsSlide10
Places for Play
Art Area
Different Spaces
EaselsTablesStudioMaterialsJunkNatural materialsInspirationPaintGlueTools
BrushesScissorsEveryday objectsSlide11
Places for Play
Art Area
Learning Opportunities
Develop creativityDevelop vocabularyExplore materialsProblem solvingExpress ideasSlide12
Places for Play
Home Corner
Different spaces
AuthenticPreparing spaceDining tablePropsCooking utensilsRecipe booksPots and pansCrockeryCutlery
ApronFood?Slide13
Places for Play
Home Corner
Learning Opportunities
Listening & talkingRole playMake sense of the worldSocial developmentExploring numbersSlide14
Places for Play
Construction
Tools & Materials
Real toolsWoodLoose partsHelmetsConesEarmuffsReflective jacketsTape measuresClipboardsPlansSlide15
Places for Play
Construction
Learning Opportunities
Assessing & managing riskExploring shapeLearning about different materialsSocial developmentListening & talkingSlide16
Places for Play
Playdough
Materials
PlaydoughClaySensoryTextureScentColourInspirationBaking
SeasonsCelebrations
Loose partsSlide17
Places for Play
Playdough
Learning Opportunities
Sensory developmentDeveloping vocabularyExploring materialsSlide18
Places for Play
Writing Area
Tools & Materials
PencilsPensHole punchStaplerRubbersRulersScissorsFoam lettersPost-itsEnvelopesDifferent kinds of paperSlide19
Places for Play
Writing Area
Learning OpportunitiesExploring mark making
Recording thoughts & ideasWriting for a purposeDevelop fine motor skillsLearning from othersSlide20
Places for Play
Writing Area
Learning Opportunities
Exploring mark makingRecording thoughts & ideasWriting for a purposeDevelop fine motor skillsLearning from othersSlide21
Places for Play
Chill Area
Sofa
PodsCushionsBlanketsBooksLampsSlide22
Places for Play
Chill Area
Learning Opportunities
Listening & talkingA chance to rest Enjoy exploring storiesSlide23
Places for Play
Sand, Water & More!
Measuring cylinders
Items for pouring and fillingSievesLoose partsNatural materialsSensory materialsSmall worldSlide24
Places for Play
Sand, Water & More
!Learning Opportunities
Volume & capacityMovement & flowProperties of materialsReal life & imaginative experiencesSlide25
Places for Play
Expressive Area
Real life props
Loose partsPuppetsMusical instrumentsDressing upMaterialClipboards & pensSMART boardSlide26
Places for Play
Expressive Area
Learning Opportunities
Listening & talkingRole playImagination & creativitySocial developmentMaking sense of the worldExpress ideasSlide27
Places for Play
Small World
Different Spaces
ConstructionImaginativeNumberSensoryMaterials & PropsMarble runSmall blocksLoose partsK’nexLegoVehiclesThemed
playscapesVariety of materialsSlide28
Places for Play
Small World
Learning OpportunitiesShape
Problem solvingNumbersImagination & creativitySocial developmentProperties of materialsSlide29
Places for Play
Outdoors
Free flow
All weathersSigns & chartsSlide30
Places for Play
Outdoors
Nature & the Environment
ResourcesMagnifying glassesGardening toolsWindy toysWatering cansLearning OpportunitiesCaring for environmentWeather & seasons
Living & growingSlide31
Places for Play
Outdoors
Loose Parts
ResourcesPlanks of woodCable reelsSteering wheels & tyresBarrelsPipes & gutteringNets & creelsBoxesLarge tubesTarpaulins & ropes
Learning OpportunitiesProblem Solving
Listening &
talking
Learning from
setbacks
Managing
risk
Developing
creativity
Exploring materialsSlide32
Places for Play
Outdoors
Loose Parts
ResourcesPlanks of woodCable reelsSteering wheels & tyresBarrelsPipes & gutteringNets & creelsBoxesLarge tubesTarpaulins & ropes
Learning OpportunitiesProblem Solving
Listening &
talking
Learning from
setbacks
Managing
risk
Developing
creativity
Exploring materialsSlide33
Places for Play
Outdoors
Sensory & Art
MaterialsChunky chalkPaintbrushesBucketsInspiring picturesMirrorsPaintWaterLearning OpportunitiesProperties of materials
CreativitySense of wonderLanguageFine motorSlide34
Places for Play
Outdoors
Physical Play
Spaces & PropsRopesTunnelObstacle coursesAdventure playgroundLearning OpportunitiesGross motorRiskAwareness of spaceHealthSlide35
Places for Play
Outdoors
Secret Garden
SpacesGathering spaceTrees & bushesPathways‘Swing’Learning OpportunitiesRespecting natureSeasonsLiteracy
Gross motorRiskAwareness of space
HealthSlide36
A Pause from Play
Snack
Preparing Snack
Rolling snackSnack helpersSlide37
A Pause from Play
Snack
Snack Routine
IndependenceCountingHealthy lifestyleSlide38
A Pause from Play
Snack
Eating Snack
Social developmentExploring new foodsPlanning for playTime to reflectSlide39
A Pause from Play
Toothbrushing
Reinforcing good habits
People who help usSlide40
Tidy Up Time
Tidy
U
p Routine5 minute warningSongTidy up rotaPicturesLearning OpportunitiesHow to tidyTeam work
Respect for materials & resourcesWhere things goMatching & sortingSlide41
Staying All Day
-Making lunch time an enjoyable experience
-Relaxing, quieter time
-Utilising other areas of schoolSlide42
Lunch Time
All together
Relaxed, sociable time
Reinforce table mannersTry new and different foodsBig dining table ‘like home’Slide43
Together Time
Review
Story
SongsSlide44
Sharing Time
Valuable
Share news
Pass on informationSlide45
More about Play…
Useful Websites
Parentzone
:Every Day’s a Learning Day:Play Scotland“I’m Bored!”:
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/EveryDaysaLearningDay3to6_tcm4-689254.pdf
http://www.playscotland.org/parents-families/im-bored/