TRACK 1: Planning for play Curated by Karen Benjamin
Room 4
1
Planning to meet needs & preferences
Understanding children’s needs and preferences in relation to their play and how to plan to meet them
1 hour Intermediate 10:00-11:00
2
Springboards for play sessions
Creative ideas & techniques for sparking play opportunities with children & young people
1-1.5 hours Beginner 11:15-12:15
3
Environmental modification
‘Children want above all things that they can move about and use for all sorts of purposes’ Lady Allen of H.
What does that mean and how can we make it so?
1.5 hours Intermediate 12:30-14:00
4
Affective play spaces
– what they are and how to create them
Exploring ways in which to create affective play spaces for children & young people
1 hour Intermediate 14:15-15:15
5
Planning for play – considering gender
What do we do when we plan for play? Does it or should it include a consideration of the gender of the players and indeed the staff?
1.5 hours Intermediate 15:30-17:00
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