Tag: pretend play
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The power of imaginative play
Have you ever sat and watched children playing, wondering how they can shift from one scenario to another so quickly, and yet somehow keep it all together? From the outside, it can look random or even chaotic, but inside their world, there is an order and meaning that makes perfect sense to them. Vygotsky theory…
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Ideas for dramatic play centres
It’s a typical day in the classroom, and I can hear laughter bubbling from the corner where Marcus, Dean, and Claire are busy in the dramatic play area. Today, they’ve transformed our little kitchen setup into a bustling restaurant. Marcus is the chef, dressed in a white apron with a spatula in hand, and Dean…
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Play silks as an educational resource and loose part
What other experiences do you plan with play silks in your centre?