Free flow play is where children independently choose to move between the different areas of the preschool. It provides children with many learning and development opportunities and it enables us to really use the great indoor and outdoor space we have here at Dreghorn.
Ways in which free flow can benefit children’s development:
Greater independenceAs children are able to access the different environments freely it helps them develop greater independence. They are able to make independent choices as to whether they play outdoors or access the activities inside.
Older children especially strive on being given extra responsibilities and this will help them later on in life. |
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Progress at own paceChildren shouldn’t be rushed in their learning, it should be about giving children time to fully embrace the skills they are learning.
Free flow gives children the opportunity to develop at their own pace, they can decide to either spend the morning outside participating in the activities or sitting at the table with play dough. |
Decision makingAs children are able to choose where they would like to play and with what, this is developing their decision making skills.
As they get older they will begin to learn that their choices have consequences. |
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Physical well beingOffering children the choice of being outdoors all the time if they want to be enables them the opportunity to run around and build on their physical skills.
The outdoor space is great for those children who prefer to be outdoors, and our team use their skills to mirror the learning from the indoor activities. |
Learning about the different environmentsAs children explore the different environment it opens up many learning opportunities as they discover the difference between inside and outside.
Credit: www.earlyyearscareers.com
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