A Day in Pre School Learning Through Play 2015

Play Memories
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old…

Think about your
favourite childhood
play memory.
Was it inside or
outside?
Were you playing on

your own or were
there others?
Where were the

adults?
Did it involve risk? …we grow old because we stop playing.”
George Bernard Shaw

WELCOME
A Day in Nursery
Learning Through Play

What is Play?
Play is the universal

language of childhood.
Make sense of the

world
No “right” or “wrong”
Alone? With others?
Equipment?
End product?
Boisterous? Quiet? “Play is a child’s work.”

Why is play so
important?
Independence and
self-esteem
Respect for others
Social interaction
Healthy growth and

development
Increases knowledge
and understanding
Promotes children's
creativity and
capacity to learn
Planning for Play
The ‘whole child’
Sharing information
Learning jotters
Observation &
interaction
Interests
Discussions
Responsive
Planning meetings
Curriculum
Play
Possibilities
One possibility…
Endless possibilities…
Planning for Play
Check-in
Who’s here
Counting
Days of the week
Weather
News
Planning for the

day
Focused Play
Small & Large
Group Times
Key Group
Classes
Whole Group
Interest Group
Challenge/Support
Places for Play
Inside
Pre-school
Gym hall
School library
Outside
Pre-school
garden
Adventure play
School grounds
Secret Garden
Trips and Visits

Places for Play
Art Area
Different Spaces
Easels
Tables
Studio
Materials
Junk
Natural materials
Inspiration
Paint
Glue
Tools
Brushes
Scissors
Everyday objects
Places for Play
Art Area
Learning
Opportunities
Develop creativity
Develop
vocabulary
Explore materials
Problem solving
Express ideas
Places for Play
Home Corner
Different spaces
Authentic
Preparing space
Dining table
Props
Cooking utensils
Recipe books
Pots and pans
Crockery
Cutlery
Apron
Food?
Places for Play
Home Corner
Learning
Opportunities
Listening & talking
Role play
Make sense of the

world
Social
development
Exploring numbers
Places for Play
Construction
Tools & Materials

Real tools
Wood
Loose parts
Helmets
Cones
Earmuffs
Reflective jackets
Tape measures
Clipboards
Plans
Places for Play
Construction
Learning
Opportunities
Assessing &
managing risk
Exploring shape
Learning about
different
materials
Social
development
Listening & talking

Places for Play
Playdough
Materials
Playdough
Clay
Sensory
Texture
Scent
Colour
Inspiration
Baking
Seasons
Celebrations
Loose parts
Places for Play
Playdough
Learning
Opportunities
Sensory
development
Developing
vocabulary
Exploring
materials
Places for Play
Writing Area
Tools & Materials

Pencils
Pens
Hole punch
Stapler
Rubbers
Rulers
Scissors
Foam letters
Post-its
Envelopes
Different kinds
of paper
Places for Play
Writing Area
Learning
Opportunities
Exploring mark
making
Recording thoughts
& ideas
Writing for a
purpose
Develop fine motor

skills
Learning from others

Places for Play
Writing Area
Learning
Opportunities
Exploring mark
making
Recording thoughts
& ideas
Writing for a
purpose
Develop fine motor

skills
Learning from others

Places for Play
Chill Area
Sofa
Pods
Cushions
Blankets
Books
Lamps
Places for Play
Chill Area
Learning
Opportunities
Listening & talking
A chance to rest
Enjoy exploring
stories
Places for Play
Sand, Water &
More!
Measuring
cylinders
Items for pouring

and filling
Sieves
Loose parts
Natural materials
Sensory materials
Small world
Places for Play
Sand, Water &
More!
Learning
Opportunities
Volume & capacity
Movement & flow
Properties of
materials
Real life &

imaginative
experiences
Places for Play
Expressive Area
Real life props
Loose parts
Puppets
Musical
instruments
Dressing up
Material
Clipboards & pens
SMART board
Places for Play
Expressive Area
Learning
Opportunities
Listening & talking
Role play
Imagination &
creativity
Social
development
Making sense of
the world
Express ideas
Places for Play
Small World
Different Spaces
Construction
Imaginative
Number
Sensory
Materials & Props

Marble run
Small blocks
Loose parts
K’nex
Lego
Vehicles
Themed playscapes
Variety of materials
Places for Play
Small World
Learning
Opportunities
Shape
Problem solving
Numbers
Imagination &
creativity
Social development
Properties of
materials
Places for Play
Outdoors
Free flow
All weathers
Signs & charts

Places for Play
Outdoors
Nature & the

Environment
Resources
Magnifying glasses
Gardening tools
Windy toys
Watering cans
Learning Opportunities
Caring for environment
Weather & seasons
Living & growing
Places for Play
Outdoors
Loose Parts
Resources
Planks of wood
Cable reels
Steering wheels & tyres
Barrels
Pipes & guttering
Nets & creels
Boxes
Large tubes
Tarpaulins & ropes
Problem Solving
Listening & talking
Learning from setbacks
Managing risk
Developing creativity
Exploring materials
Places for Play
Outdoors
Loose Parts
Resources
Planks of wood
Cable reels
Steering wheels & tyres
Barrels
Pipes & guttering
Nets & creels
Boxes
Large tubes
Tarpaulins & ropes
Problem Solving
Listening & talking
Learning from setbacks
Managing risk
Developing creativity
Exploring materials
Places for Play
Outdoors
Sensory & Art
Materials
Chunky chalk
Paintbrushes
Buckets
Inspiring pictures
Mirrors
Paint
Water
Properties of materials
Creativity
Sense of wonder
Language
Fine motor
Places for Play
Outdoors
Physical Play
Spaces & Props

Ropes
Tunnel
Obstacle courses
Adventure playground
Gross motor
Risk
Awareness of space
Health
Places for Play
Outdoors
Secret Garden
Spaces
Gathering space
Trees & bushes
Pathways
‘Swing’
Respecting nature
Seasons
Literacy
Gross motor
Risk
Awareness of space
Health
A Pause from Play
Snack
Preparing Snack
Rolling snack
Snack helpers
A Pause from Play
Snack
Snack Routine
Independence
Counting
Healthy lifestyle
A Pause from Play
Snack
Eating Snack
Social development
Exploring new foods
Planning for play
Time to reflect
A Pause from Play
Toothbrushing
Reinforcing good
habits
People who help us

Tidy Up Time
Tidy Up Routine
5 minute warning
Song
Tidy up rota
Pictures
How to tidy
Team work
Respect for materials
& resources
Where things go
Matching & sorting
Staying All Day
-Making lunch
time an enjoyable
experience
-Relaxing, quieter
time
-Utilising other
areas of school
Lunch Time
All together
Relaxed, sociable
time
Reinforce table
manners
Try new and

different foods
Big dining table

‘like home’
Together Time
Review
Story
Songs
Sharing Time
Valuable
Share news
Pass on information
More about Play…
Useful Websites
Parentzone: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/
Every Day’s a http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/EveryDays

Learning Day: aLearningDay3to6_tcm4-689254.pdf
Play Scotland http://www.playscotland.org/parents-families/im-bored/

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Play Memories

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old…

Were you playing on

Where were the

Did it involve risk? …we grow old because we stop playing.”

George Bernard Shaw

Learning Through Play

Play is the universal

Make sense of the

Alone? With others?

Boisterous? Quiet? “Play is a child’s work.”

Respect for others

Healthy growth and

The ‘whole child’

Days of the week

Planning for the

Trips and Visits

Listening & talking

Make sense of the

Tools & Materials

Listening & talking

Tools & Materials

Develop fine motor

Learning from others

Develop fine motor

Learning from others

Listening & talking

Items for pouring

Volume & capacity

Movement & flow

Real life &

Real life props

Clipboards & pens

Listening & talking

Materials & Props

Signs & charts

Nature & the

Sensory & Art

Spaces & Props

Exploring new foods

Planning for play

People who help us

Try new and

Big dining table

Every Day’s a http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/EveryDays

Play Scotland http://www.playscotland.org/parents-families/im-bored/

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