What we Know about Play

What we Know about Play

1. 7 Play types

   • Symobolic
   • Books & play which support language enrichment
   • Play with technology
   • Games
   • Vigorous
   • Discovery
   • Creative

2. Develop early numeracy

3. Develop early literacy eg. making notes, letters & mark making

4. Fine motor skills - use tools, pick up things, drawing

5. Hand to eye coordination

6. Control of movment

7. Gross motor skills eg. running, jumping & dancing

8. Paralell play - playing alongside others but not interacting

9. Co-operative play - playing and interacting with others

10. Play can change children's emotions

    • Enjoying play can help to distract from what makes them sad
    • Play can help get rid of anger and fustration

11. Listening skills - sound & hearing

12. Early science eg. what flouts and sinks

13. Gives thinking time eg. colouring

14. Role of the adult

    • Make sure playing safetly
    • Well planned and prepared for play ie. materials out etc.
    • Provide opportunity for progress
    • Fun - engaged in play
    • Provide differentiation, variety and opportunities for challenge
    • Follow health and safety
    • Make sure all children are learning
    • Play is achievable to promote success
    • Supports a variety of children's needs (leaning and emotional)
    • Give praise and encouagment
    • Reassurance, patience and enthusiastic
    • Support sharing and taking turns