Chapters
Introduction
Introducing some of the children and different aspects of play and learning in a reception class.
Let’s pretend
Self initiated imaginative play inside and outdoors.
The wedding
Everybody gets involved in a role play whilst the teacher draws on areas of learning through play.
Playground Games
Playtime outdoors covering interactions, games and managing emotions.
Physical Development
Outdoors devising their own physical challenges whilst building relationships.
How & Why?
Curiosity and experimental play leads to lots of discussion in class.
Calculation & Creative Efforts
Self initiated tasks in the classroom offer an opportunity for different areas of learning.
Playing with Numbers
Children making connections with numbers that mean something to them.
Chatting with Adults
Children engaged in different tasks communicating with adults for different reasons.
The Witches den
One idea sparks the imagination and creativity for a group.
