Thoughts from Scotland
Dr. Sarah Aiono shares her recent experience meeting with the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) team based in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambri
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 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
“But What Do I Do About the Kids Who” … Why Play is the Answer, Not the Problem
The benefits of play for children’s learning and development are well researched and articulated across international literature. So much so that teachers and play advocate
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom Download a print-friendly version of this article here. Descriptions of the ways in which adults interact with students as they pl
Teaching through Play Overview
Teaching through Play in Primary School Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here Teaching through play refers to the way in which teachers use play as a pedagogic