50 Fantastic Ideas for Schematic Play

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. A collection of 50 exciting activities which use children''s natural repetitive behaviours (schemas) to unlock a world of learning. In 50 Fantastic Ideas for Schematic Play, Early Years expert Laura England (known as Little Miss Early Years) presents simple but exciting activities that use schemas to help children explore, learn and grow. With activities ranging from building block steps, to making transient art or concocting magical potions, the ideas in this book support children''s development within the Early Learning Framework, including their understanding of the world, expressive art and design, mathematical, literacy and fine and gross motor skills. The book features low-cost, practical ideas that are adaptable to include every child in the setting and suggest ways to further enhance children''s learning.

Product details

• Authors: Laura England
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.01.2026
• EAN: 9781801995177
• ISBN: 978-1-80199-517-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Subjects: EDUCATION / Classroom Management, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, For National Curriculum Early Years, For National Curriculum Early Years (England and Wales), Early Learning / Early Learning Concepts, Educational material, For pre-school learning, Play-based learning, Designed / Suitable For UK Curricula & Examinations, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary