Role-play areas for EYFS (ages zero to five), Key Stage 1 (ages five to seven) and Beyond

Joanne Barrow

doi:10.4135/9781473921658.n2

Role-play areas for EYFS (ages zero to five), Key Stage 1 (ages five to seven) and Beyond

Joanne Barrow

Centre for Education and Research

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Abstract

This chapter outlines different types of play and how they can be used effectively in literacy teaching, particularly that of role-play areas. Examination into children's language development and literacy skills in EYFS and Key Stages 1 and 2. Exploring the role of the teacher when setting up and monitoring role-play areas through extending their use from their excellent provision in Early Years practice into later age phases. Throughout the chapter, case studies are used to illustrate their use and impact on children's literacy learning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Developing Early Literacy 0-8
Subtitle of host publication	From Theory to Practice
Editors	Virginia Bower
Publisher	SAGE Publications Ltd
Chapter	2
Pages	32-47
Number of pages	15
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781446297629
ISBN (Print)	9781446255322
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473921658.n2
Publication status	Published - 13 Feb 2014

Keywords

Role-play
EYFS
key stage 1
Young children
Children
Play
Education

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