The Series: The Teacher's Role in Child Led Play

PART 1 - THIS SESSION
Purposeful Interactions

Purposeful Interactions

 What does the curriculum say about the teacher’s role in child led play? Will everyone think that I am ‘dossing’ How can I maintain my professional standards when I am not actively leading the learning? This webinar explores the teacher’s evolving professional role in child led play pedagogy.

The Series: The Teacher's Role in Child Led Play

PART 1 - THIS SESSION
Purposeful Interactions
PART 2
Observing & Assessing Play
PART 3
Resourcing Child-Led Play
IN THIS SESSION, YOU'LL LEARN:
Templates Included

1

What the curriculum says about the teacher's role in child-led play, and how to ground your practice in it

2

How to recognise and use purposeful interactions, so your input is visible, professional, and genuinely additive to the child's play

3

How to maintain your professional standards and confidence when you're not the one actively leading the learning

Choose how you'd like to get started

THIS SESSION
Purposeful Interactions

€30

Part 1 of the series, on its own. 60 minutes, plus the downloadable observation and dispositions template.
THE FULL 3-PART SERIES
The Teacher's Role in Child Led Play

€60

  • Purposeful Interactions
  • Observing & Assessing Play
  • Resourcing Child-Led Play

Each session stands alone, but together they give you a complete, practical foundation for supporting child-led play in your classroom.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to watch the other sessions first?

No, this session works well on its own, and it's actually the natural starting point for the series if you're new to child-led play.

Who is this for?

Primary school teachers and SNAs who want practical, classroom-ready ways to observe and assess child-led play. It's also a great fit for school leaders looking to support staff in valuing play-based learning.

How long is the session?

The session is 60min long

Is there anything to download?

Yes, you'll get a downloadable observation and dispositions template, along with a list of the therapeutic powers of play, ready to adapt for your own classroom.

Is this only for junior classes?

 No, the strategies apply across primary school, from junior infants through to fifth and sixth class
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