Responding to Play: How to 'Teach' When Children Are Playing

Responding to Play: How to 'Teach' When Children Are Playing

This two-part webinar supports teachers to confidently integrate curriculum-aligned teaching within child-led play. Using the Notice, Recognise, Respond approach, you’ll learn how to deepen learning without interrupting the flow of play—and how to identify teachable moments in real time.

You'll explore:

• How to embed teaching within play without disrupting it
• Practical strategies for curriculum-connected responses
• Planning and assessment approaches that are responsive, not reactive
• Real classroom examples of effective teacher intervention during play
• Strengthening your observational lens to support intentional teaching

Format: 2 x 2-hour sessions (pre-recorded and on demand)
Suitable for: Early years and primary teachers, teacher aides, team leaders, and those seeking to deepen their play pedagogy practice