DEFINED PLAY SPACES
It is important to define the space in which play is going to occur - that is, setting up the play experiences in a way which creates a visual message of 'this is where the play will happen'.
WHY IS A DEFINED PLAY SPACE IMPORTANT?
It minimises distractions and interruptions from children not playing in the area, increasing the likelihood of productive play and a high level of concentration.
WAYS TO CREATE A CLEARLY DEFINED PLAY SPACE
At least one method of defining a space always needs to be used, and combining two or three methods is often very successful.
- Creating a secluded or secret place. This can be achieved by placing the experiences next to a partition of some sort.
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