Learning Through Play in the Primary School - The Why and the How for Teachers and School Leaders
Author(s): Louise Paatsch; Siobhan Casey; Amity Green; Karen Stagnitti
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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Routledge
- : Routledge
- : 01 September 2023
- : books
Special Fields
- : Louise Paatsch; Siobhan Casey; Amity Green; Karen Stagnitti
- : Hardback
- : 155.4/18
- : 148