Play-based Learning Activities

Pathway into Play Conference delivered by Longworth- The Nitty Gritty of Play at CASS(Central Auckland Special School)

I attended a Play-based conference during the school holidays
(15 and 16th of July,2020). During this conference, I was impressed
and filled by the knowledge and skills shared by the educators and
teachers from other schools. Caroline(a colleague) and I came back
and rearranged the set up of our classrooms to give our learners an
opportunity to play during the day.

Here is a clip of what happened to our students when we
set up our classrooms.

My hypothesis is:
IF I ...use what motivates my students to learn THEN...my students will engage longer.
IF I….give lots of opportunities for my students to practise the skills in a play-based learning approach THEN my students will be happier to take part in a group situation.
IF I …..slow down and work on smaller and achievable steps THEN...my students are likely to engage and achieve the bigger goal.
Images of students playing  inside the classroom

    

What have I noticed?

• Learners were attracted to the activities set up.
• All learners had something to play with.
• Learners were engaged.
• The classroom was quieter and more relaxed.
• Learners were very happy.
• Learners managed themselves.
• Less physical handling of students.