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As an Early Years educator, you know that play is THE vehicle for learning. You are also well versed in the importance of observation as a tool for planning for, and reflecting on learning through play. In this poster set, we weave both together as we consider play schemas – patterns of behaviour that are observed in children’s play. 

These posters will be your go-to resource as you think about how to encourage children’s natural play and inquiries in a developmentally appropriate manner. Across the nine schemas of play, this poster set offers a wealth of ideas that can be implemented in the  different areas of the learning environment. Talk about making life simpler! 

How to use this poster set:

  • Display them in your learning space 
  • Use them everyday as you plan and prepare the environment for play
  • Do an audit of the resources in your setting as you consider these ideas
Author
Lisa Kane
Director of Early Years Curriculum at Toddle

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Lisa Kane
Lisa is a passionate early years educator, having found her way into the field after being fascinated by the rapid and wondrous development in the first years of her own children’s lives. Following these curiosities has taken her through a degree and post-grad in Early Years education, and clocking up over 20 years of hands-on experience in a variety of international school settings. Lisa believes that learning is co-constructed alongside the smallest humans, and is energised by the curiosity, awe and wonder they generate.
Posters to Support Schema Play
As an Early Years educator, you know that play is THE vehicle for learning. You are also well versed in the importance of observation as a tool for planning for, and reflecting on learning through play. In this poster set, we weave both together as we consider play schemas – patterns of behaviour that are observed in children’s play.  These posters will be your go-to resource as you think about how to encourage children’s natural play and inquiries in a developmentally appropriate manner. Across the nine schemas of play, this poster set offers a wealth of ideas that can be implemented in the  different areas of the learning environment. Talk about making life simpler