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Play in the Early Years of Primary

This section suggests materials and resources that will support playful learning experiences in your classroom.

Additional support materials are available here on curriculum online. 

Play in primary schools with a subject based curriculum Play Play in primary schools with a subject based curriculum Play in primary schools with a subject based curriculum
Appropriate learning experience for children aged 4-8 years Play Appropriate learning experience for children aged 4-8 years Appropriate learning experience for children aged 4-8 years
Describing progression in play for children aged 4-8 years Play Describing progression in play for children aged 4-8 years Describing progression in play for children aged 4-8 years
Planning an appropriate curriculum for 4-8 year olds Play Planning an appropriate curriculum for 4-8 year olds Planning an appropriate curriculum for 4-8 year olds
Getting started with play resources (1) Play Getting started with play resources (1) Getting started with play resources (1)
Planning for time Play Planning for time Planning for time
Interactions during play Play Interactions during play Interactions during play

Tipsheets

A play approach to teaching and learning in your infant classroom Play A play approach to teaching and learning in your infant classroom A play approach to teaching and learning in your infant classroom
Supporting learning and development of children aged 4-8 years: Key messages for parents Play Supporting learning and development of children aged 4-8 years: Key messages for parents Supporting learning and development of children aged 4-8 years: Key messages for parents
Key messages for teachers of children aged 4-8 year Play Key messages for teachers of children aged 4-8 year Key messages for teachers of children aged 4-8 year
One teacher’s experience over the years Play One teacher’s experience over the years One teacher’s experience over the years

Tipsheets

Resourcing construction play Play Resourcing construction play Resourcing construction play
Resourcing junk art play Play Resourcing junk art play Resourcing junk art play
Opportunities for outdoor learning experiences Play Opportunities for outdoor learning experiences Opportunities for outdoor learning experiences