Boxes, Bathtubs and Bath-Puffs
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The document discusses the importance of play for early childhood development. It outlines the core benefits of play, including cognitive development, communication skills, attachment to caregivers, confidence, and more. The document then provides examples of sensory play activities for children under 3, such as sorting, splashing, scooping, squishing, and sensing textures. Finally, it gives advice to families on encouraging free play, such as conversing with children, following their lead, keeping play time distraction-free, and combining play with story time.
Boxes, Bathtubs and Bath-Puffs
- 1. Boxes, Bottles and Bath-Puffs
- 2. Freelance Arts Practitioner Owner of Busybug: Art and Creative Play for Under 5s Play Development Worker at Play On Wheels Dundee Jordan Butler BA Hons Illustration PGDip Communication Design
- 3. Agenda 1. Memories of Play: What was it for you? 2. Nourish, Love and Play: The essentials in early development 3. Ways to Play: Activities and practical advice 4. Engaging Families: Application in work
- 4. Memories of Play Play is so integral to childhood that a child who does not have the opportunities to play is cut off from a major portion of childhood. - Musselwhite
- 5. Nourish, Love and Play The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct. - Carl Jung
- 7. Ways to Play with Under 3s Sensory Sorting
- 8. Ways to Play with Under 3s Splashing Scooping Squishing
- 9. In Practice How could you encourage families to play in practice? Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. - O. Fred Donaldson
- 11. Core Benefits of Play - Cognitive development - Communication: Speech and language - Stronger attachment with caregivers who play - Confidence - Fine motor skills - Social interaction - Early creative thinking - Better imagination - Higher levels of self-esteem - Easier transition into formal education (Learning through play is a natural precursor to early years structured learning throughout the different areas of the curriculum) SORT: Stack, Sprinkle, Post and Pile Muffin tins, bowls, boxes, homemade post box, tin sorting, egg box filling, tower building, treasure baskets... SCOOP: Dig, Bury, Discover Digging tools, containers, fine materials for burying and digging: oats, sand, soil, rice, pasta, vegetables, any small and safe items to bury, spoons, ladles... Suggested Materials and Activities: Under 3s love to... SPLASH: Lovely Liquids Water, bubbles, foam, food colouring, cotton wool, tissue paper, plastic cups, plain or corn flour, bath-puffs, plastic bottles, glitter SQUISH: Mould, Squeeze, Shape Soft and safe materials, experiencing with the hands: cooked pasta, homemade play dough, fresh and frozen berries, jelly, couscous... SENSE: Smell, See, Hear and Feel Feel textures against the skin on the face and with hands, make noise: light scarves, feathers, organza bags with cinnamon, rough surfaces, make a simple textures board, sponges, bash pots and pans, ice shapes Encouraging Free Play: Advise Families to... 1. Converse with under 3s, even if they cant understand. 2. Let the child lead the play by not setting boundaries, unless for safety. 3. Ask them what they are making / doing; dont suggest too much. 4. Play like a child. Remember how you felt when you were young and try to recreate that freedom. 5. Try to make time for play with your child, without distractions, at least once a day. Even half an hour provides all of the core benefits over time. 6. Find ways to keep mess to a minimum by using the kitchen or highchair. 7. Remind them of the inspiration around them for play. (No expensive toys necessary!) 8. Combine reading stories together with free play follow-on activities. For example, digging for toy dinosaurs after a dino story. Jordan Butler: Art and Creative play for Under 5s jojosbutler@gmail.com / 07877 422180 www.facebook.com/hellobusybugs www. slideshare.net/jojosbutler