Role Play (Play in the EYFS)

The visual aspect makes it easier for young children to understand the story, especially when they get into character with costumes and props.

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The themed corner is also perfect to double up as a reading corner throughout the rest of the year. Remember, when supervising role play in the classroom, ask open questions to encourage children to use their imagination! See our range of role play equipment here. Yes I would like to receive updates about services or products, news, events and any other relevant information from Millwood Education via e-mail By checking this box you also agree to our privacy policy, to view the privacy policy click here.

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Occupations Image from here Doctors, teachers, builders , police and shopkeeper role play equipment is perfect for encouraging empathy between children. Real Life Situations Image from here Allowing children to act out real life situations, such as grocery shopping , camping or driving gives them the opportunity to learn about real-life environments and situations at their own pace. Seasonal Events Image from here If your school or nursery puts on a nativity show at Christmas, our Nativity Corner is a great way to encourage your class to take part.

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When children undertake real life kitchen roles and play superior roles such as head chefs, they also start to develop great leadership qualities as well. If problems arise, such as a fork going missing, it forces children to come up with a solution — whether that is substituting the fork for something else or going out of their way to find the lost item. Children may count how many plates they need, weigh ingredients or count how many minutes the food needs to be in the oven for, which enhances their mathematical learning while they play.

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Play kitchens give children the opportunity to identify new objects and food. You can stock play kitchens with a variety of items, which also gives children the chance to categorise the different food types and utensils as well. By promoting different types of pretend food, such as fruit , vegetables , eggs and meat , it encourages children to make healthier food choices.

They imagine the food they have cooked in appetising scenarios, which tends to encourage them to try eating that food in real life as well. Still looking for the perfect pretend play kitchen? You can also take kitchen role play to the next level by engaging children in the sensory excitement of Mud Kitchens! How do your children use their play kitchens?

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Encourage your budding little chefs to cook up the ultimate fantasy banquet today! Language and Communication Role play gives children the opportunity to express themselves creatively and engage in storytelling. Social Skills and Teamwork Play kitchens encourage the little ones to engage in play with other children, which enhances their social development. Planning and Organisation Children typically enjoy the process of organising their pretend kitchens — determining different roles and organising different food types into sections.

Life Skills When children engage in kitchen role play, they are acting out real life occupations and situations that they are familiar with.

Independence and Self-Confidence By providing children with their own play kitchen, it gives them a sense of independence, which increases their self-confidence.