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Play-Based Learning Resources Spotlight

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Pedagogical Pioneers – Big Thinkers in Early Years Education
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Play-Based Learning with Illustrated Quote Posters
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Posters to Support Schema Play
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Using Visible Thinking Routines in Early Years
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45 Funky Fingers Activities for Fine Motor Skills

Most loved EY resources

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Making Mathematics Playful- A Toolkit
By Lisa Kane
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Engaging With Concepts in the Early Years – A Toolkit
By Lisa Kane
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Embracing Inclusive Celebrations in the Early Years – A Toolkit
By Stefanie Paige
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Introducing Woodwork to Early Years
By Pete Moorhouse
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Playful Inquiry in the Early Years – A Toolkit
By Lisa Kane
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Pedagogical Pioneers – Big Thinkers in Early Years Education
By Lisa Kane
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Play-Based Learning with Illustrated Quote Posters
By Lisa Kane and Twisha
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Posters to Support Schema Play
By Lisa Kane

Emergent literacy

Emergent literacy

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Bringing Stories to Life!
By Lisa Kane
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Developing Phonological Awareness through Stories
By Lisa Kane
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Supporting Emergent Literacy Skills in Early Childhood
By Lisa Kane
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Building Literacy Skills Through Loose Parts Play- A Toolkit
By Lisa Kane
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Literacy and Loose Parts
By Carla Gull
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Exploring the Role of Play, the Arts, and Story in Early Literacy Learning-A Toolkit
By Matt Karlsen and Susan Harris MacKay

Schematic play

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Your Early Years Guide to Schemas in Play
By Toddle
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Posters to Support Schema Play
By Lisa Kane
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Introducing Schema Play for Families
By Lisa Kane
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A Visual Guide to Schemas in Play
By Lisa Kane
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Books to Promote Schema Play in the Early Years
By Lisa Kane

Fine motor development

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45 Funky Fingers Activities for Fine Motor Skills
By Ekta Sethi
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Checklists for Fine Motor Development
By Ekta Sethi
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Get Funky with Fine Motor Development
By Stacey Band
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A Guide to Fine Motor Development in the Early Years
By Toddle

Identity and belonging

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Building a Sense of Belonging: A Hands-On Guide for Educators
By Lisa Kane
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A Sense of Belonging in Early Childhood
By Lisa Kane
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Facilitate Personalised Support Through Student Profiles
By Lisa Kane
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Nurturing Belonging in the Early Years
By Aaron Bradbury
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Guiding Smooth Transitions for Young Children
By Lisa Kane

Outdoor play

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Flora and Fauna Guide for Outdoor Learning
By Lisa Kane
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Risk-Benefit Analysis for Outdoor Learning
By Lisa Kane
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Booklist for Outdoor Learning
By Lisa Kane
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Preparing for Outdoor Adventures
By Lisa Kane
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Risk Assessment for Safe Outdoor Play
By Lisa Kane
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The Benefits of Outdoor Play
By Lisa Kane
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Taking Learning Outdoors- A Toolkit
By Twisha

EY learning environments

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Designing Learning Environments in EY
By Twisha and Lisa Kane
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Embracing EY Vertical Spaces
By Twisha
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Designing Your EY Learning Environment: A Set of Three Workshops
By Twisha
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Creating Enabling Environments in EY
By Twisha
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Transforming Early Years Learning Environments
By Veronica Green

Documentation strategies

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Documenting EY Inquiry with Floorbooks
By Lisa Kane
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The Power of EY Learning Stories
By Lisa Kane
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Using Visible Thinking Routines in Early Years
By Lisa Kane
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Documentation Panels in the Early Years
By Lisa Kane
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An Educator’s Guide to Documenting Learning in EY
By Lisa Kane

Rough and tumble play

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Educator’s Guide to Navigating Rough and Tumble Play in the EY
By Lisa Kane
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20 Playful Games for Rough and Tumble Adventures
By Lisa Kane
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Embracing Rough and Tumble Play
By Lisa Kane
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Explore Key Features and Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play
By Lisa Kane
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Navigating Rough and Tumble Play
By Rachna Joshi

Music and movement

Toddle Talk
Empowering Little Voices Through EY Music
By Toddle
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Mighty Music Makers: A Musical EY Toolkit
By Lisa Kane and Nana Welsh
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Tiny Tunes: Finger Rhymes for Early Years
By Lisa Kane