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Play-based Learning Inspiration

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. 

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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.

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Legolino Patterns

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This game, which is based on the ancient Chinese Tangram puzzle, offers different levels of difficulty, making learning advancements possible.

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Comprehension Lotto - Colour

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Specifically designed to help with the development of children's mental acuity.

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Caucasian Girl Baby Doll - 32cm

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Dolls are an important educational resource which help comprehend the concepts of family, population groups, the basic rules of relationships and c...

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Loader

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The loader makes digging and shovelling sand easy and engaging for young children. Featuring a fully movable shovel, children can scoop, fill, and ...

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Regeneration Green Outfit

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Regeneration Dress your doll in a story of resilience and beauty with our handcrafted Doll Overalls made from "Regeneration" fabric by Heather Kenn...

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Double-Sided A4 Magnetic Whiteboard

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Surface allows for smooth writing or drawing. Magnetic easily attach to both sides. 30 x 21 cm.

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Metallic Solid Poster Paint - 12 Colours

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Less mess, lots of fun! Metallic Solid Poster Paint glides on like a crayon but covers like poster paint. They can be used on paper, cardboard, woo...

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Scrapers & Paint Bottles for Flying Colours

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Contains 5 scrapers and 20 plastic bottles that are convenient for holding and squeezing paint. This set is perfect for using with Flying Colours 6...

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Crepe Paper Assorted Colours - Pack of 48

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Make fun and creative craft items with this quality crepe paper.

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Gloss Paper Circles 12cm - Pack of 360

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Assorted colours. Use for a range of fantastic craft activities.

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Dietary Plate - Blue

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This durable blue plate makes it easy for educators and children to easily identify their food and avoid cross contamination. It is microwave and d...

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Colorback Sea Turtle Magnetic Maze

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The Colorback Sea Turtle Magnetic Maze engages children in hands-on problem-solving as they use the magnetic wand to guide marbles into the turtle’...

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Squeeze & Squirt

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The Squeeze & Squirt dropper provides a hands-on way for young children to explore early science and develop fine motor skills through engaging...

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Little Driver

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Perfect for children aged 12 months and up, this ride-on bike supports early motor development in a fun and engaging way. As little ones learn to p...

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Happy Family - Caucasian

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The Happy Family – Caucasian set is designed to inspire meaningful dramatic play, storytelling, and social learning. Featuring six family members g...

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Matching Puzzles - Caterpillar

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With this colourful caterpillar children will become familiar with the numbers from 1 to 10 and with the first steps of basic arithmetic.

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Ladder with Handles

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Introduce a versatile climbing ladder with handles to your early years setting, crafted from lightweight, rust-resistant powder coated aluminium. D...

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Touch & Feel Box

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With the Tactile Box, children describe what they touch thus stimulating their vocabulary. Feel an object inside the box and describe it without lo...

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Rondo Vario

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The children need to find the right shape and colour among the wooden pieces. The two dice show the combination for the piece which needs to be thr...

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Jumbo Block Set 550 Pieces

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This Poly M Jumbo Pack is a huge pack suitable for group settings consisting of 550 pieces. Children can build and play while having fun and explor...

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Marbelino "Sorting Game"

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The sorting game proposes some sorting activities with coloured balls in 2 different sizes and can be also played as a dice game. It also trains fi...

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Fish Trap Mat

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Catch the fish and eat them for dinner! Or will you release them into the open sea? A beautifully unique resource for use in dramatic play experien...

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Poster Paint Orange 2L

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This vibrantly coloured and high quality poster paint is ideal for painting paper, cardboard or plaster. With a thick consistency and quick dry ele...

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Spray Bottle 500 ml

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Great for art activities when water is required. This empty spray bottle can also be filled with water colour. Designs may vary. Ages 3yrs+

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