Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to critically evaluate enabling play environments

'Using play-based learning to meet early years standards' was produced by Teachers TV and shows how play is incorporated into an average morning in reception class.Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything you can use in your setting?

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text: ‘Evaluation'
‘Promoting quality in early years’ by Enfield Council
‘The right stuff’ article in Nursery World magazine

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Find and read ‘Planning Children’s Play and Learning: Meeting children’s needs in the later stages of the EYFS’ Jane Drake (4th Edition 2013 Routledge).NB You do not need to buy this book, you should be able to borrow it from your local library or setting.
Observe an area of the play environment for a period of time (20-30 minutes perhaps). Write a reflective account of how the children use the area. What are the strengths and weaknesses? What improvements could be made?

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