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Does play always have to be fun?

By adam | 04/05/2022

This question was asked to me and it gave me food for thought, is play always fun? When we think…

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16 Play Types: What is Communication Play? 

By adam | 03/05/2022

Communication Play is one of the 16 play types considered essential for child development. It was first defined by well-known…

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How does Forest School Promote Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence?

By Tom | 04/03/2022

At Smartkidz, we use parts of the Forest School approach to inform our practice, especially when it comes to our…

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What is the Play Cycle?

By Tom | 29/01/2022

The Play Cycle is a theoretical model of play. Made up of different stages, it is a valuable tool to…

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16 Play Types: What is Deep Play?

By adam | 18/01/2022

Deep Play is one of the 16 play types considered to be essential for child development. It was first defined…

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Reward Systems in Out Of School Clubs- A NO GO!

By adam | 13/11/2021

Reward systems are commonly seen as a useful tool to positively reinforce good behaviour. They are a familiar part of…

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What Impact Has COVID Had on Children and Their Play?

By Tom | 28/09/2021

During lockdown, our lives and the lives of our children, including their play, looked very different. Some reports refer to…

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Gun Play: Is it good for children?

By Tom | 08/09/2021

Children playing with toy guns or creating guns as part of their play can be seen as a complex issue.…

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Loose Parts at Smartkidz

By Tom | 07/02/2020

Have you ever wondered why children can spend hours sitting in an old box when there is a pile of…

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Play Parks Vs Natural Play Spaces

By Tom | 07/02/2020

Play Parks have been a feature of towns, cities and villages for decades. Without looking at one, I bet that…

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  • Does play always have to be fun?
  • 16 Play Types: What is Communication Play? 
  • How does Forest School Promote Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence?
  • What is the Play Cycle?
  • 16 Play Types: What is Deep Play?

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