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Play-based learning is an engaging and effective strategy that aids in the development and education of children. It leverages games and various activities as a means of imparting essential skills and knowledge. Through play, children can enhance their creativity, bolster their social skills, and hone their problem-solving abilities. This method is adaptable and suitable for all children, regardless of their interests or skill levels.
Envision a classroom brimming with vibrant and captivating tools such as art supplies, puppets, building blocks, musical instruments, gardening implements, and sensory resources. These items are more than mere playthings; they are crucial educational resources that encourage children to investigate, invent, and absorb knowledge in stimulating ways.
Creative arts materials, provide a medium through which children can express their inner thoughts and emotions via drawing, painting, and crafting. This activity is not solely about enjoyment; it also plays a significant role in helping them articulate and process their feelings and ideas. Puppets are another key tool in play-based learning. Far from being just entertaining, they facilitate the development of narrative skills and empathy, as children engage in puppetry to explore various viewpoints and emotions.
Building blocks serve as another fundamental component of play-based learning. Engaging with blocks, children come to understand shapes, dimensions, and spatial relationships, laying the groundwork for mathematical skills. Moreover, constructing with blocks introduces concepts of cause and effect, strategy planning, and problem-solving.
Musical instruments expose children to the realm of sound, rhythm, and melody. Engaging with music enhances auditory skills, boosts concentration, and can even support mathematical learning through the comprehension of beats and sequences. Gardening tools, connect children with nature, teaching them about life cycles, responsibility (through caring for plants), and science basics like photosynthesis and ecosystems.
Sensory tools are crucial for all children, especially those with additional needs. These tools help children explore their senses: touch, sight, sound, smell, and sometimes taste. They support emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and cognitive growth.
This approach fosters a learning environment that is both natural and enjoyable. Children become more engaged and motivated, encouraged to inquire, seek solutions independently, and cultivate a passion for learning that extends beyond traditional educational settings.
The essence of play-based learning lies in its acknowledgment of each child's individual learning pace and interests. It embodies the belief in the vast potential of every child and recognises play as a potent means for unlocking that potential. Investing in play-based learning resources is not merely a purchase of toys; it is an investment in our children's futures, providing them with the curiosity, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in a constantly evolving world.
The puzzle shows the arrangement of the male/female body in a descriptive and child-friendly way from the skeleton to the organs and muscles, depic...
View full detailsIdeal for introducing children to music or for signalling transitions. Triangle complete with beater and holder.
Colourful transparent blocks especially for use on light table. Enjoy creative constructions as well as fantastic glowing learning experiences.
Hand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
View full detailsHand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
View full detailsThese safety scissors have a flick back mechanism that allow the scissors to reopen on their own. When the skill has been mastered you can simply f...
View full detailsNatural wooden buttons. Various sizes.
The puzzle shows the arrangement of the male/female body in a descriptive and child-friendly way from the skeleton to the organs and muscles, depic...
View full detailsTen bells on a coloured plastic handle. colours and designs may vary.
Learn about the life cycle of humans, plants and animals. Place a series of 5 picture cards in the correct order in the holder and turn it around f...
View full detailsThe roller helps to attend to sand areas. Children can flatten an area in the sand with this roller.
Hand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
View full detailsThese Stubby brushes are wonderful for little hands.
This vibrantly coloured and high quality poster paint is ideal for painting paper, cardboard or plaster. With a thick consistency and quick dry ele...
View full detailsReady, set, fish! Who is the first to manoeuvre all three fish of the same colour onto the pole? Or you can stack as many fish as possible and afte...
View full detailsQuality pair of wooden beaters for glockenspiels, tambourines or tone-blocks.
The goal is to win as many discs as possible to build a tall tower because the person who builds the tallest tower wins!
This set is ideal for children to learn about numbers and counting by grasping the balls with the tweezers and placing them in the counting boards....
View full detailsThe colourful bamboo rods with flexible connectors encourage children to be infinitely creative. 20 template cards provide clues on how the plug-in...
View full detailsHand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
View full detailsThis beautiful set of story stones are designed by a local Nyungar artist and depict Aboriginal symbols relating to Gathering & Bushfood! The 1...
View full detailsThis beautiful stacker is a must for every home - evoking the feel of the australian desert in your home. Measures 29cm H.
This vibrantly coloured and high quality poster paint is ideal for painting paper, cardboard or plaster. With a thick consistency and quick dry ele...
View full detailsThe tricycle Pillion Taxi offers room for up to three children. One child can drive the sturdyvehicle and up to two kids can enjoy the ride while s...
View full detailsThree bells on plastic with metal strip handle. colours and designs may vary.
With 30 cubes in six colours hundreds of different patterns can be created horizontally and also vertically. Have fun recreating the templates or m...
View full detailsPerfect for indoor or outdoor role play. The three coloured discs can be turned to represent stop, prepare to stop and go. Will assist with develop...
View full detailsHand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
View full detailsThis beautiful set of story stones are designed by a local Nyungar artist and depict Aboriginal symbols relating to Hunting & Gathering! The 12...
View full detailsWooden Steering Unit with gear stick for imaginative drivers immersed in dramatic play.
Less mess, lots of fun! Solid Poster Paint glides on like a crayon, but covers like poster paint. They can be used on paper, cardboard, wood and ot...
View full detailsDouble sided easel for painting and displaying. Ages 3yrs+
Great for creating streamers, flowers and so much more.
Quaddy gives the youngest children the opportunity to move on four wheels. With Quaddy, the children learn to push off themselves with their legs, ...
View full detailsColourful and soft, very suitable for practicing tactile ability.
Hand puppets open up a world of storytelling where children can explore real and imaginary worlds in a safe environment of wonder, interest, and cr...
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