We often tell families about the importance and outcomes of play. However, we often think negatively about Superhero play. We re-direct and ask children, in so many words, to engage in “real” play. But have you ever seriously considered and reflected on the importance and significance of children’s superhero play? I have fond memories of taking on … [Read more...]
Monthly Musing – December 2019
Written by Kirsty Fantini, Early Years Training & Consultancy December 2019 Edition Welcome to December’s Monthly Musing! I hope you enjoyed November’s edition and maybe you tried the recipe or the Educator Challenge? So what does December have in store? Educator Well-Being Challenge - Reflect on this past year... When you think over … [Read more...]
Superhero Play- Chaos or Creative?
We often tell families about the importance and outcomes of play. However we often think negatively about Superhero play, we re-direct and ask children, in so many words, to engage in what we see as “real” play. But have you ever seriously considered and reflected on the importance and significance of children’s Superhero play? I have fond … [Read more...]
Superhero Play – Chaotic or Creative?
We often tell families about the importance and outcomes of play. However we often think negatively about Superhero play, we re-direct and ask children, in so many words, to engage in “real” play. But have you ever seriously considered and reflected on the importance and significance of children’s Superhero play? I have fond memories of taking … [Read more...]