"Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn."
O. Fred Donaldson
Play and creativity are integral to child development and learning. Our free to download pamphlet series and resources explore themes and activities closely associated with Froebelian practice today.
Meta Skills Toolkit from Skills Development Scotland
Providing a learning environment where; visibility of skills, meaningful discussion and reflection on skills, and the opportunity to profile skills experiences, will support young people with their ability to understand, recognise and articulate their skills development. This toolkit has been developed through consultation with educators and other partners to create a suite of resources that will support practitioners embed skills in a manageable and sustainable way.
Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of play in Scotland.
We work to make the child’s right to play a reality.
More play, better play.
This white paper summarises current evidence on the role and importance of children’s learning through play
The Lego Foundation Website
Children learn best through play. It’s an essential part of child development. But not every child gets the time and chance to play that they deserve.
That’s where we come in.
We’re making learning through play a priority for every child. In fact, we’ve set our sights on reaching 75 million children a year by 2032.
A wealth of information for anyone starting out or wanting to know more about play pedagogy.
Fife Council Self led professional learning series
This Sway is part of a suite of resources aimed at supporting practitioners working with Primary 1-3 learners to develop their knowledge and skills relating to Playful Pedagogy.
City of Edinburgh Council Guidance
A wealth of information for practitioners and families from colleauges in City of Ediburgh Council.
Practice guidance materials for play pedagogy in the early stages of primary school