Why Dressing Up Is More Than Just Fancy Dress: How Costumes Transform Children’s Role Play
When children put on a firefighter's jacket, a vet's outfit or a superhero cape, something remarkable happens. In an instant, they
The Benefits of Open Ended Play: How Loose Parts and Natural Resources Inspire Creativity
Have you ever watched a child turn a handful of wooden discs into a delicious pizza, a collection of pebbles into
The Benefits of Animal Role Play: How Pretend Play Builds Empathy, Confidence and Communication
When children pick up a poorly puppy, carefully bandage a rabbit's paw or listen to a teddy bears’ heartbeat, they're doing
The Devices Are Stealing Our Time
This weekend I took my two boys to watch Toy Story 5. Like so many Toy Story films before it, I expected
10 Ways Role Play Supports Learning in Key Stage 1
Role play is often associated with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, but its benefits certainly don't stop when children enter Key
Communication and Language Development Through Role Play
Play is the language of childhood. Before children can confidently explain their thoughts, they often act them out. One of the
The Benefits Role Play Has For Your Toddler’s Mental Health
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Why Aldi’s Wooden Toy Sale Is About More Than Just Toys Written by Becky Hoare
Every year, Aldi's wooden toy sale creates a huge buzz amongst parents, grandparents, early years professionals and educators across the UK.
Playing It Out: The Story Behind the Book
Playing It Out: The Story Behind the Book Publishing a book is something I never imagined I would do yet here
The Power of Role Play: Why Role Play Is Essential for Children’s Education and Development
When children pretend, they’re doing far more than having fun. They’re building the foundations of learning, wellbeing, communication, and confidence. Role