ShareThe film is based on fascinating documentary sequences with clear explanations of how different forms of early play are an essential part of child development. It gives a clear understanding of why babies like to play in different ways at different times.
We see how play is involved in all areas of development – physical, social and intellectual.
Both social and solitary play are important aspects in babies’ learning of life and intellectual skills.
We see how the babies develop their playing abilities during their first year and how the role of the adult changes to fit in with the baby’s different stages of development.
The film is divided into 3 sections & includes, amoung other aspects:
Playing with people: 0 - 6 mths
- Faces & voices & turn taking games
- Physical games
- Rhyming & action games
Obsessed with objects: 6 - 9 mths
- Types of objects for play
- Encouraging investigative play
- More complex social games
- Disappearing games
Taking control: 9-12 mths
- Toys, put to many uses
- Mastering more complex skills
- In & out games - shapes & sizes
- Social games with objects
33 min
Links to EYFS principles:
- A Unique Child: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4
- Positive relationships: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4
- Enabling Environments: 3.2, 3.3
- Learning & Development: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
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