Play and Teaching: Swimming Against the Tide
As an advocate and facilitator of play based learning I am in contact with teachers who are at varying stages on their play based learning journey. Making connections with like-min
Play: The Four Letter Word in Primary School
As a researcher, facilitator and advocate of teaching and learning through play in the primary school sector, I am continually asked “it all sounds great, and we know the benefit
Why Play?
The importance of play for children cannot be overstated. Not only is play essential for a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, but it also plays a cruci
What Do We Mean By Readiness?
Readiness refers to the level of preparedness that students have for developmental success both in the classroom and as they meet new learning challenges as they mature. This
What are Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
Developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) encompass teaching and learning approaches that are an essential aspect of education. They help ensure that students are learning
The Inquiring Nature of Play
With the recent uptake and growing popularity of play-based learning in the school context, teachers find themselves reviewing and reflecting upon play and its relative existence t