Learning Through Play in the Primary School: The Why and the How for Teachers and School Leaders
Louise Paatsch, Siobhan Casey, Amity Green, 2023013678, 2023013679, 1032284218, 1032284234, 978-1-032-28423-1, 9781032284231, 978-1032284231, 978-1-032-28421-7, 978-1032284217, 9781032284217, 978-1-003-29678-2, 9781003296782, 978-100329678, B0CBQQF5PT
Drawing on research to inform practice, this book is written for teachers and school leaders looking for guidance on how to successfully implement a play-based curriculum in the early years of primary school.
Learning Through Play in the Primary School unpacks the "why" and the "how" of embedding play-based pedagogies in the first three years of school. The book is divided into two sections, the first drawing on the latest research to outline the importance of play in a child’s development and emotional engagement in learning. The second section provides practical support and examples for how to embed play in a school curriculum to enhance young children’s learning. The practical section covers setting up an environment for guided play, demonstrating how to assess learning from play-based activities and how to report on outcomes, supported by checklists, vignettes, and case studies.
Written to facilitate the implementation of play-based learning in the primary school years, this book will be an essential guide for pre- and in-service teachers and school leaders.