When we talk about dramatic play we mean play where children adopt a role and use the environment and props available to them to play out a theme or scenario whether of their own creation or in partnership with others. Of course, dramatic play is fun. It is playful,...
Learning through play
What is dramatic play?
Imaginative play We regularly use the phrase dramatic play when we talk about our little uniforms and resources so we think it is a good idea to explain what exactly we mean. To give a bit of background; the terms pretend play, role play, and dramatic play tend to be...
Five benefits of play
"Learning through play" is a phrase that is used a lot when talking about childhood and particlarly about development in the early years but sometimes it is easy to miss just how important play is and what is actually happening during play. We asked Lorraine from All...
The First Day
The First Day For children and parents alike, that very first day of preschool and primary school is always an emotional one. This gorgeous, precious tiny little person is transitioning into a classroom. No matter how they have been cared for up to now, that very...