CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator CACHE LEVEL 3 CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Unit 5 Play and learning © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator * LO1 Understand the role of play. AC 1.1 Explain the innate drive for children to play. AC 1.2 Describe the role of play in supporting all children’s learning and development. AC 1.3 Analyse the impact of play deprivation on children’s learning and development. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Starter activity © Hodder & Stoughton Limited * Time: 10 mins * How many different types of play or play activities can you think of for each of the letters in the words ‘CHILDREN’S PLAY’? C H I L D R E N S P L A Y

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Play is very difficult to define as it is something that is carried out very regularly within the workplace. Play is an important part of a child's day as it provides them with a number of new experiences. Play can often be mistaken for being recreational and relaxing, however despite it being a very social activity the children are often very stimulated whilst they are playing. Play not only supports a child's development but it also supports their learning process. * What is play? © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.1]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Pairs activity * Time: 10 mins * Thinking about a week in your setting, how many opportunities during the day are available for children to play? © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.1]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator There are a number of benefits of play for children, some of which are easy to identify, some which are quite subtle. Play allows children time to learn and develop their skills further including their physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social skills. * The benefits and drive of play © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.1]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Play helps to develop a child's imagination. Quite often we see children playing and simulating things that they have seen taking place during a day. For example, a child who plays with the cars may recreate a conversation that they have had in the car on the way to the setting. Providing children with time to play helps to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, children who like to dress up and play doctors and nurses are using props that allow them to listen to heart beats, take temperatures and measure height. Play is open to everyone and is a fantastic way of ensuring that everyone is included. The less academic child may struggle with reading or writing but can create fantastic models with the play dough. * The benefits and drive of play © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.1]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Group activity * Time: 10 mins * Look at the picture below. What skills is the activity helping to develop? © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.2]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Pairs activity * Time: 10 mins * Look at the picture. What benefits would come from the children playing in this scenario? © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.2]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Play deprivation means to deprive a child of the opportunity or time to play. If a child is does not have the opportunity or time to play it can have an impact on a child’s learning and development. * The impact of play deprivation on children’s learning and development © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.3]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator * Play deprivation may cause: A lack of social skills Withdrawal Depression Aggression Obesity Fear or lack of trust of others. * The impact of play deprivation on children’s learning and development © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.3]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Group activity * Time: 15 mins * Discuss how play deprivation could cause: A lack of social skills Withdrawal Depression Aggression Obesity Fear or lack of trust of others. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.3]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Classroom discussion activity * Time: 15 mins * Discuss how the points identified in the Group activity could impact on a child’s learning and development. * For example: Play deprivation can lead to a lack of social skills which could, in turn, make it difficult for a child to interact with practitioners and other children Withdrawal Depression Aggression Obesity Fear or lack of trust of others. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.3]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator Extension activity * Time: 15 mins * Create a poster to show the benefits of play. * Consider: A range of ages and stages The overall benefits of play Play without resources. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited LO1 Understand the role of play [AC 1.1, 1.2]

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator * In this lesson we: Have looked at the role, benefits and drive of play. Have identified the meaning of play deprivation. Have discussed the impact of paly deprivation on learning and development. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator 1. Using 50 words or less, identify the role of play for children. 2. Can you list the benefits of play that we have discussed? 3. Describe two ways play deprivation can impact on a child’s learning and development © Hodder & Stoughton Limited