At The Springfield Anglican College, we believe that play is an intrinsic part of early years education. At The Springfield Anglican College, we provide an engaging, stimulating and caring play-based learning environment. Our youngest students are able to engage other students and their surroundings to develop skills, resilience and belonging.
Problem-Solving Strategies
Enrolling children in a kindy with play-based learning encourages children to be curious, and explore novel solutions, to problems within their environment. Each child may have their own, unique way to find a solution and play allows them to try out the ideas they learn in class.
Encourages Creativity
Play-based kindergartens allocate time during which children can choose the type of play they want to engage. Whether it’s a block area, library or art area, children play without rigid direction and express their ideas using the materials available. This kind of play develops imagination, the capacity for understanding storytelling and language skills.
Encourages Cooperation & Participation
When children play in groups, they engage in group dynamics that have to be determined amongst themselves. They organise themselves to decide how to take turns, who gets to go first, the roles each child will play and more. Group play teaches children how to work together, help each other, be fair, be patient and learn how to compromise for better results.
Learn Risk-Taking
A play-based environment is a safe environment in which children can explore their interests and engage in activities outside their comfort zone, on their own terms.
Improved Communication Skills
In order to engage in a play-based environment, children learn to communicate with teachers and other students. They learn how to communicate with different personalities, engage with each other’s interests, ask questions and express how they feel.
Play-Based Learning at Christian College Kindergarten
The Springfield Anglican College is a trusted name in play-based early learning in Springfield. Contact us today for more information on the benefits of play at a Christian college kindergarten with a dynamic, inclusive environment.
