The importance of role play: case studies
6 September 2001
Nita: overcoming shyness Nita is shy and quiet in many
situations. She has recently started reception class, and while she shows no
overt signs of distress, speaks rarely to adults...
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Parents
6 September 2001
Unfortunately, the current educational climate with its
focus on basic skills in literacy and numeracy often fails to inform parents
about the importance of play in young children's learning. It...
Literacy and numeracy in role play
6 September 2001
Literacy To develop children's communication, language
and literacy skills, practitioners can provide:
Keep watch
6 September 2001
Planning for role play activities should take account
of children's individual needs and boys' and girls' tendencies Effective
planning and observation are as essential for role play as any other...
Keep watch
6 September 2001
Observation of possible learning outcomes Activity:
Behaving as a writer (home corner), Name, Date
Lead roles
6 September 2001
Children should be allowed to stay in control of their
play, but adults can subtly direct it towards ends that are beneficial for
everyone Knowing when to intervene is probably...
Case study: Batman!
6 September 2001
Some boys have been repeatedly running around the
garden, wearing their coats 'Batman style' and roaring at each other. Their
play generally culminates in contact fighting. At a planning meeting,...
Bring and buy
6 September 2001
The range of resources that you provide for using in
role play can be nearly as wide as the children's imaginations Effective role
play depends on good resources, which do...
No expense
6 September 2001
Fitting out an imaginative role play area need not be
expensive, so there's no excuse for a neglected corner with some naked dolls
and a few tatty cups and saucers....
Thematic role play
6 September 2001
Here are some suggestions for scenarios for thematic
role play and how to resource them. Post office junk mail, recycled envelopes,
address and telephone books, writing materials and a delivery...
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