Empowering Children's Learning Through the Power of Play
Drawing on 20+ years of teaching experience to support your family's learning journey
Welcome to WhyPlayLearning
As a retired teacher with over 20 years of experience, I've seen first hand how play transforms learning. WhyPlayLearning was created to help home educating parents, those parents that choose to send their children to school, primary carers and all those interested in helping children learn harness the natural power of play to create meaningful, effective learning experiences.
Whether you're just starting your home education journey or looking for fresh approaches, our resources combine educational expertise with practical, parent-friendly guidance.
Dear Parents, We encourage you to share your unique skills and experiences with others in our forum or group. Insights can make a difference in someone else's parenting journey. Remember the groups are there for you to gather ideas from fellow parents and contribute your own wisdom. Together, we can create a community where we all learn and grow!
Why play matters in early education (if not ALL education)
Deeper Learning
Play creates connections that strengthen understanding and retention
Natural Development
Children develop at their own pace through guided play activities
Joy in Learning
Creating positive associations with education for lifelong learning passion
Personalised Experience
Adapting to individual learning styles and interest through varied play
Featured Resources
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Learning Styles
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic approaches.
Play Schemas
Understanding patterns in childrens play
Sensory Activities
Engaging all the senses in learning
Getting Started Guide
First steps in home education
Subjects
Maths - Making it fun
Literacy - How to encourage creativity in writing
Science - Kitchen Science. What experiements can you do at home?
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