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Why play based learning? (Brain science and learning theory shows children…
Why play based learning?
Brain science and learning theory shows children under the age of 7 need opportunities to develop the social and emotional parts of the brain.
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Many children experience failure in core curriculum areas due to their frontal cortex not being ready for this type of learning in early years of schooling. This sees them develop a negative view of school and of themself as a learner.
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Play fosters the Four Cs of 21st century learning - communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.
How will it look?
Term 1 - Sally will be full-time. Nic will work 9.00-12.00pm daily supporting NE. Sam and David will provide full-time learning support.
Term 2-4 - Nic and Sally will work full-time. Sam will continue learning support in the mornings. David will continue to provide support for Miro full-time.
We will have one class of Y0-2 children with two separate home groups. Your child is likely to be taught by both teachers but one will be their and your primary point of contact.
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Children will have a soft start to the day, the first 30mins will be based around play and oral language.
Play will be used as a supported independent activity during the day while teachers (4) provide instructional teaching.
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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson
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