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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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Connect Shape and Colour

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Recognise and name colours and shapes Connect shape and colour is more than just a domino game with shapes and colours. Make a chain by sorting the...

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Coding Zoo

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Coding Zoo is an engaging, screen-free educational game that introduces children to fundamental coding concepts through hands-on play. In this inte...

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Froebel Inspired PythagorasBlock Set

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Inspired by Froebel, this beautiful Pythagoras block set offers multi-functional ways of building. The set also provides access to different shapes...

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Teracotta Doll Glasses (Each)

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This clothing fosters manipulative skills and helps toddlers become familiar with different types of zippers and buttons. Doll accessories feature ...

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Doll Clothes Underwear Set - 38cm

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This clothing fosters manipulative skills and helps toddlers become familiar with different types of zippers and buttons. Doll accessories feature ...

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Caucasian Girl Baby Doll - 38cm

Miniland

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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Glue Stick Purple - Pack of 12

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Glides on smoothly for easy even application. Dries clear. Bonds paper, light cardboard, photgraphs and more.

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Soft Grip Left Handed Scissors - Pack of 12

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These scissors are made for left-handed use. These scissors have round ended safety blades and soft grip handles for comfort in use. Measure 13.5cm...

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Therapeutic Scissors

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These dual hand training scissors will allow adults to help children to learn how to manage scissors. The child places their fingers in the loops c...

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Paint Pipette - Pack of 20

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These handy pipettes will allow children to drip paint to create fun and creative pieces of art.

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Poster Paint White 500ml

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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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Poster Paint Red 500ml

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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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Plastic Storage Containers 1 Litre - Pack of 12

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Perfect for storage of craft resources.

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Jumbo Learner Pencil HB - Pack of 12

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These jumbo triangle junior pencils are ideal for children learning to write at home or in the classroom. Barrel colours may vary. This pack of 12 ...

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Acrylic Rectangular Prisms Set of 63

EducationAll Australia

Discover the magic of colour and light with this Acrylic Rectangular Prism Set! Featuring 63 translucent prisms in the 7 colours of the visible spe...

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100 Counting Pigs

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Old McDonald’s got his hands full with this lively set of 100 wooden pigs! Featuring two distinct tones light and dark these charming little pigs a...

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90 x 90 cm Square PVC Cover

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Protect tables with this 1mm thick PVC table cover. This durable, clear, fitted table cover transforms any table into an art corner. Wipe clean wit...

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Top Trike Pedal Black/Yellow Each

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This Top Trike Pedal Spare Part is compatible with:Top Trike Small Trike (64050)Top Trike Rookie (64060)Top Trike Taxi (64070)Top Trike Express Tri...

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Top Trike EVA Front Wheel

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This Top Trike EVA Front Wheel Spare Part is compatible with:Top Trike Rookie (64060)Top Trike Taxi (64070)Top Trike Express Trike (64080)Top Trike...

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Shapy Sorter

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The Shapy Sorter invites children to learn manipulate shapes, differentiate between basic shapes and colour as they develop fine motor skills and h...

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Grasping Toy Elephant Khari

Beleduc

100% natural wood, free of additives. Helps to develop children's mutiple abilities.

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A5 Acrylic Display Stand

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Crafted from high-transparency acrylic and paired with a solid beech wood base, this tabletop display stand offers a sleek and modern way to presen...

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Pull-Along Frog Family

Hape

The Pull-Along Frog Family combines gross motor development, imaginative play, and early science learning. As children pull the string, the mama fr...

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Stacking Tower

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The colourful stacking tower is made of various materials, icluding wood, plastic and textiles. Many tiny details such as rattle elements or shells...

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