Join Heather Welch , Edx Education sharing knowledge on different stages of play, what they are, what it looks like how to encourage children to play and how to integrate this through play in the early years…

Children have so many different stages of play and types of play. If you have a chance observe your little ones and whilst they are playing and see what they are doing. Do they play together, play next to each other, focus on different goals with the same toys, or work together?

Its really interesting when you have the time to watch the different stages of play children go through. 

Highlights in this episode:

(02:49) Unoccupied Play

(03:54) Solitary Play

(06:58) Language and Social Skills are key

(09:06) Spontaneous Free Time

(09:27) Tactile Pasta and Rice