ShareThis consists of source material of children’s pretend play featuring children from 20 months to 7 years.
The 11 sequences can be used individually for observation. Also, as they are presented chronologically by age, they clearly show the developmental stages of pretend play.
Sequences show learning taking place in all major areas – physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and creative.
There is also a good opportunity for discussion of gender issues.
The 11 sequences are:
- Isobelle cleans up: 20 months
- Angus feeds dolly: 20 months
- Joanne’s tea party: 2.5 years
- The dancing class: 3 year olds
- Harley gets dinner: 4 yrs
- Mums & dads: 3.5 & 4 yrs
- Cats & dogs: 3.5 & 4 yrs
- Gladiators: 4 & 5.5 yrs
- The factory office: 3.5 & 4 yrs
- Orphans: 4.5, 5.5 & 7 yrs
- The journey: 4.5, 5.5 & 7 yrs
The accompanying notes (23 pages) give background information. For each sequence you will find a brief description, a list of areas of interest to look at, a transcript of all the language used and questions and ideas for discussions.
40 mins
Links to EYFS principles:
- A Unique Child: 1.1
- Learning & Development: 4.4
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Sue Bailey, Early Years Consultant, Connect2Consultancy, February 2011.
We found the dvd to be an extremely useful and powerful resource when used in our 'Every Child a Talker' training programme recently.
Office Work
A different way of observing children in role play challenges what practitioners offer in the learning environment, says Anne O'Connor. Photographs courtesy of Siren Films from Pretend Play.
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