Resources

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The Social Play Continuum - The first two web pages present both sides of the Social Play Continuum for repeated printing and photocopying for supporting your observations, assessments and the development of Areas of Provision (see chapter 1 of the book).

Resource 1 - The Social Play Continuum - the four domains explained.

Resource 2 - The benefits and challenges of observing children's play and of shared                          reflection.

Resource 3 - Using a numbering system to make observations - example sheet.

Resource 4 - Using a numbering system to make observations - explanation and                          discussion points.

Resource 5 - Areas of Provision and The Foundation Stage Curriculum - illustrating and                          exploring the links in water and large construction.