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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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Doll Clothes Cold Weather PJs - 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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Doll Clothes Dune Girl - 38cm

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African 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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African Boy Baby Doll - 32cm

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Garden Fence - Small

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Made of solid wood and designed for indoor and outdoor use. Recommended to keep indoors or under cover after use and drying in the sunlight if wet.

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Hand Puppet Theatre

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This charming table top theater arch is ideal for bringing stories and lessons to life. The arch acts like a picture frame which draws in the focus...

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Skin Tone Doll Playset

Awe & Wonder

This open-ended resource is perfect for all early year’s environments! This set of 5 culturally diverse wooden dolls are ideal for use in any small...

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Teacher Scissors

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Especially for teachers to use.

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Poster Paint Green 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 Yellow 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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Blackboard Slate

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Quality slate of blackboard is perfect for writing or drawing. 40 x 30 cm.

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Assorted Felt Balls - Pack of 100

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Assorted colours. Use for a range of craft activities.

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Plastic Egg Shaker 40 Piece Jar

Yonghe

Add rhythm, colour, and creativity to your classroom with this vibrant set of 20 pairs ofegg shakers, supplied in a handy storage jar with a carry ...

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Sleigh Bell 21.5cm

Yonghe

This vibrant sleigh bell features a sturdy wooden handle and multiple jingling bells, making it a fun and effective way to engage children in rhyth...

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Rattle Teether

Hape

This versatile Rattle Teether combines wood and plastic in a two-part design, offering multiple ways for babies to explore. Turning the two parts p...

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Surprises Puzzle - Birthday Party

Educo

Bring the joy of celebration to learning with the Surprises Puzzle – Birthday Party! This vibrant puzzle invites children to lift each piece and di...

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African Animal Play Scene

EducationAll Australia

Bring the wonders of the savanna into small world play with this ready-to-go scene set. Perfect for inspiring imaginative storytelling and role pla...

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Felt River

Papoose

This beautifully handcrafted felt river mat adds a flowing touch of nature to any small world play scene. With soft textures and rich, calming tone...

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Cushion Collector

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Wooden collector for storage of cushions.

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Magpad Dots Magnetic Board

EducationAll Australia

Magpad Dots is an amazing magnetic drawing board without any small pieces that can go missing as all the magnets are enclosed. This fun educational...

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Pull A-Long Noah's Ark

Hape

Encourage toddlers to explore imaginative play, storytelling, and early organisational skills with this charming wooden pull-along Noah’s Ark. Chil...

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Rainbow Puzzle Railway Train Set

Hape

Make learning fun with this interactive and colourful railway set! Children can build the track, solve puzzles, and explore music, movement, and pr...

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Push Dancing Butterflies

Hape

The Push Dancing Butterflies encourages toddlers to develop gross motor skills and coordination while engaging in playful, interactive movement. A ...

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Mormels - Numbers

Beleduc

A puzzle for first maths fun! The Mormels are little monsters named after the numbers 1 to 10. Four puzzle pieces always fit together, with the num...

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