Laser Lessons - Lesson

C1AIEYS1-2

Table of Contents

In this tutorial you will learn:

A definition of play
That with each age group and stage of development, play is likely to be different
That children need a range of opportunities for play throughout the day

Table of Contents

Presentation

Click to launch this lesson’s first presentation on ‘Appropriate play activities for babies’.
Click to launch this lesson’s second presentation on ‘How play supports development’.

Click to find a number of factsheets on the UK physical activity guidelines. Find and read the factsheet relevant to birth to 5 years 11 months.
‘Loose parts play’ by Evergreen. This information sheet provides ideas for loose parts play in outdoor play spaces.
Click to read ‘Learning through play at Key Stage 1’ from Northern Ireland Curriculum.
Click on the link to read an article on ‘Heuristic play – treasure baskets’, with ideas for contents and how to use the baskets.
Click on the link to the Community Playthings website and their article on ‘Heuristic play'.

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