Sashay into Play: Adults Wanted!
Do you ever find yourself standing at the edge of play, clipboard in hand, wondering what your role really should be? Maybe you’ve asked yourself:
Am I supposed to just watch?
What if I don’t know what to say when I join in?
Am I hijacking children’s ideas when I step in?
How do I balance my teaching goals with giving children freedom?
Is my headteacher going to think I am dossing about?
Ahh why aren't they writing, maybe I should get them to write a list of what they found in the sand?
If any of those sound familiar, you’re not alone and this workshop is for you.
I have been there!!! Been through it all and came out the other side.
Sashay into Play: Adults Wanted! is a fun, practical, and inspiring live webinar designed to help adults step confidently into children’s play, indoors and outdoors. Because play isn’t just for children, when adults get involved in the right way, the learning skyrockets.
What you’ll discover:
Why adult involvement matters: the research and the reality (Vygotsky, Tina Bruce, sustained shared thinking, and more).
The golden balance: knowing when to step back, when to step in, and how to keep play child-led.
Practical strategies for indoors: role play, block play, small world, creative corners.
Practical strategies for outdoors: mud kitchens, bikes and scooters, sand and water, den building, and more.
How to overcome barriers: from “I’ll look silly” to “I don’t know what to say” with simple prompts and playful approaches that anyone can use.
This workshop is perfect for…
Early Years Teachers who want to strengthen continuous provision and everyday practice.
Nursery Practitioners looking for confidence and new ideas to support children’s play.
Headteachers & Leaders who want to see high-quality adult interactions making an impact indoors and outdoors... or maybe you don't understand EYFS and want to improve your knowledge and EYFS Swag?!
Anyone working in EYFS who wants to bring more energy, confidence, and sparkle to play.
Why watch?!
Because play without adults is good, but play with adults, done right, is transformational.
You’ll leave this session with the confidence to:
Step into play without taking over.
Spot and extend learning opportunities as they happen.
Feel comfortable, purposeful, and (dare we say it) fabulous in the middle of play.
Less standing back with clipboards. More laughter, curiosity, and genuine connection. This is your chance to sashay into play, and never look back.
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