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Water Play: Learning Opportunities in EYFS

Guttering, pipettes and a well-timed question can turn everyday water play into learning you can see, extend and assess.

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Children head straight for water. It's cheap, it's always there and it holds their attention, which makes it one of the most useful things in an early years setting, as long as you know what to look for.

You'll get set-ups for inside and out: see-through guttering and watering cans on a grand scale, or a small tray of pipettes and glittery water for fine motor practice. You'll see how to join the play and model language, and which open questions move thinking on, such as "what would happen if we put people in the boat?"

Then there's assessment. A child who swaps a spoon for a ladle is solving a problem, and one who bathes a doll step by step is organising their speech. You'll learn where water play gives you evidence for maths, communication and language, and understanding the world in the EYFS.

Modules

7 modules
  1. 1Introduction – What is is Water Play?1 min
  2. 2Why is Water Play important in Early Years?2 min
  3. 3What behaviour and learning can you expect from children?3 min
  4. 4What resources can be used for Water Play?6 min
  5. 5How can adults challenge children’s learning?3 min
  6. 6What assessments be made using EYFS Framework?6 min
  7. 7Wrap up2 min

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