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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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Layer Puzzle - Honey

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Where does the sweet, golden honey we love come from? This engaging Layer Puzzle – Honey takes children on a visual journey through the fascinating...

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Speed Star Small

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Accelerate with your feet and discover a brand-new way to ride! Thanks to its innovative design, the Speed Star offers a unique driving experience ...

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Metal Xylophone Small A

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Brightly coloured, this small xylophone is ideal for the budding musician. Made from wood and water-based paint.

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Ladder

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

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Platform Trestle 58cm

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The Platform Trestle offers a stable and secure base for attaching ladders, creating dynamic climbing and balancing opportunities for children. Its...

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Monkey Rally Wooden Game

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All the Monkeys start out at the same time and try to be the first to climb their palm tree. Choose your next move carefully, because there's alway...

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Screwy Nuts & Bolts

Educo

Screwy Nuts & Bolts patterning game is a captivating activity that encourages children to replicate various colour and shape sequences using ov...

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Sort the Beads

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Explore Shapes, Colours, Patterns, and Creativity through Hands-On Learning!Bring colour, creativity, and structure to early learning with Sort the...

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From Dark to Light

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Explore Hue, Contrast, and Visual Gradation Through Playful Sorting.Introduce children to the fascinating world of colour theory and visual percept...

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Build the Figures

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Build the Figures is a creative and visually engaging activity that challenges children to explore shapes, symmetry, and spatial relationships in a...

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Search and Find

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Fun variation on the memory match game concept. Insert one assignment card into the game box upper shelf and try to find the related pairs by lifti...

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Maxi Stringing Beads

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Explore Shapes, Colours, and Patterns. Discover the fun of learning with Maxi Stringing Beads! This vibrant activity helps children develop early m...

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NAWITO "Fruits"

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How does a kiwi grow? What does a passionfruit look like from the inside? With our 3-part puzzle, the children get to know 10 different fruits � fr...

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Flooping

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Bats fly through the air searching for a place to land in the twelve rooms of the castle. The different rooms can be targeted with the catapult so ...

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Logi Turn

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Women's Business Dress

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Dress can be tied at the front or back. Dress is handmade by talented seamstresses.In Aboriginal culture, certain customs and practices are perform...

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Jumbo Hexagonal Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12

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Create drawings, illustrations, designs, sketches, posters, murals, portraits and caricatures with these smooth and thick lead durable pencils. The...

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Jumbo Hexagonal Pencils - Pack of 60

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This jumbo set of 60 hexagonal pencils comes with a wooden pencil holder for your convenience. The premium quality long lasting pencils with vibran...

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Paint Brush 25mm

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This brush is ideal for bigger paint jobs as it will tackle large areas with ease. Easy for little hands to use. These brushes are also great to us...

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Premium Wooden Rolling Pin 25cm - Pack of 12

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Wooden tools for your free play.

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Hessian Fibre Natural - 9m Roll

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Ideal for many craft activities.

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Push and Pull Giraffe

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Encourage toddlers to explore movement, coordination, and imaginative play with this wooden push-and-pull giraffe. By pushing, pulling, or grasping...

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Push Rainbow

Hape

The Push Rainbow encourages toddlers to develop gross motor skills and coordination through active play. A gentle push or pull sets the toy in moti...

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Buckets Set

Eurekakids

Make water play an exciting learning experience with the Buckets Set! This colourful set of six sturdy buckets encourages young children to scoop, ...

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