EYFS
Stimulating Creativity through Role Play in Early Years
Ever wondered what thoughts go through your little one’s mind? They’re most likely to be roleplaying. Role play is a fun way for children to learn about themselves, others and their environment, whilst learning important skills that aid their cognitive and physical development.
Role play is an important part of child development, as it builds confidence, creativity communication, physical development and problem solving. Along with being a fun activity, it also allows children to get into a character and act out real life roles or fictional performance
When early years play out real-life situations such as construction play - building, constructing and deconstructing, they’re learning about their real environment. Real-life situations allow children to experiment, explore and investigate their surroundings. Through role-playing children develop communication skills and physical mannerisms which help them later in life. 
According to current research, a child’s capacity for creative thinking and cognitive flexibility are closely linked to role play. Children must exercise and train their brains to imagine as early as possible, so that later in life they have a good imagination to be able to envision a good book and understand different points of view. 
Imagination and creativity are the foundation for genius ideas, groundbreaking cures and technological advances. 
Enjoy the photographs of our Early Year’s students participating in role play and small world activities, where they have had the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for a successful future.
By Mrs. Ward

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