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Focus on Indoor/Outdoor Spaces/Daily Structure/Schematic Play

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Realising the Ambition INSET Play Event Sept 15 2020

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Outdoor Spaces - from September training 

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Outdoor Spaces - from September training 

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Author: Grace Haines, Kirkhill Primary School

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Weekly planning format (filled in/added to daily)

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Weekly planning format (filled in/added to daily)

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Author: Katie Wight

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How To Apply The Leuven Scales In Practice | Famly

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Stop using wellbeing and involvement as another observation checklist

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Highland Transition 2021 video for families

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Highland Transition 2021 video for families

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An easy to read document with great illustrations and comic strips that could be used to start some interesting conversations with your staff team!

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Fèis Ròis Family Cèilidh - Cèilidh Theaghlaich

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Fèis Ròis Family Cèilidh - Cèilidh Theaghlaich

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Click the link below to view!

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Photos from Obsdale Primary, Alness, added to wordles taken from Upstart Scotland P1/2 Facebook Page

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An example of "Learning Through Play" Parent Information handout

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An example of "Learning Through Play" Parent Information handout

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Author: Julie Wilson, Obsdale Primary

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The Role of the Teacher in
Play-Based Pedagogy

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Là na Gàidhlig - Why Two Languages Are Better Than OnePresentation by Antonella Sorace

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Là na Gàidhlig - Why Two Languages Are Better Than OnePresentation by Antonella Sorace

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Click the video below to view!

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Là Na Gàidhlig-Why Two Languages Are Better Than One.m4v

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Early level overview adapted from upstart Scotland P1/2 Facebook Page

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Early level overview adapted from upstart Scotland P1/2 Facebook Page

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Developmentally appropriate materials created by the authors of Bumps2Bairns website.

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Explore this resource

How to use this learning and assessment resource to improve practice

Schemas are behaviours that children go through when they are exploring the world and trying to find out how things work. Children have a very strong drive to repeat actions, move things from one place to another, cover things up, put things into containers, move in circles and throw things. Understanding schemas can help us to provide what children need for their learning.

This PowerPoint presentation explains what schemas are and their important role in children's learning. It outlines the role of practitioners in the observation of children's play and the importance of understanding the schemas children are displaying so that they can support the learning. It highlights the importance of the quality of the learning environment in providing the potential for children's creativity skills and allowing them to follow their own particular interests confidently.

Further slides introduce the levels of engagement within schematic play, how to engage families in children's learning, and a description and photographs of the different schemas. Relevant points and questions for discussion are also present in the slides. Wider discussion and sharing of ideas and practice with other ELC practitioners is encouraged. Relevant links are provided at the end of the PowerPoint.

Download(s)
Powerpoint presentation: Schematic Play (10.5 MB)
Improvement questions

What is your current knowledge of schemas?

How can the knowledge of schemas improve children's learning? Read Realising the ambition: Being Me to answer this question more fully.

How can you use your knowledge of schemas to improve children's learning environment?

In what ways do you engage parents in dialogue about children's play and learning?

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Schemas are behaviours that children go through when they are exploring the world and trying to find out how things work. Children have a very strong drive to repeat actions, move things from one place to another, cover things up, put things into containers, move in circles and throw things.

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Getting Started with Play Pedagogy in P1 & FAQs

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Getting Started with Play Pedagogy in P1 & FAQs

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Author: Anna Shimmield

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Play Pedagogy in GME Total Immersion Phase 

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Play Pedagogy in GME Total Immersion Phase 

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Author: Lena Walker

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Author: Teachers at Milton of Leys Primary School inspired by the "Planning in the Moment" guidance from Anna Ephgrave

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Author : Kip Clark, Grantown Primary School progression

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What will the 1st year of school look like for my child?

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What will the 1st year of school look like for my child?

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From Kirkhill Primary School Handbook thanks to Grace Haines