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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. 

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

Tipsheets

Starting with play.JPG Play A play approach to teaching and learning in your infant classroom A play approach to teaching and learning in your infant classroom
1.JPG 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
Video capture.JPG Play Key messages for teachers of children aged 4-8 year Key messages for teachers of children aged 4-8 year
1.JPG (1) Play One teacher’s experience over the years One teacher’s experience over the years

Tipsheets

Constr.JPG Play Resourcing construction play Resourcing construction play
Junk art.JPG Play Resourcing junk art play Resourcing junk art play
aistear_4.jpg Play Opportunities for outdoor learning experiences Opportunities for outdoor learning experiences