Play Is Serious Work
Students analyse video of free play and identify the cognitive and social learning happening inside it.
Materials
6 materials1
Hook image
1
Opening question slide
2
Anchor chart
2
Worked example slides
3
Discussion prompts
4
Plenary quiz
Lesson plan
4 phases, 71 minGoal
Students can explain how play develops thinking, language and self-control, using observed examples.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects play is serious work to what students already know.
9 min
class
Hook image
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
23 min
class
Anchor chart
Worked example slides
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
30 min
pair
Discussion prompts
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
9 min
single
Plenary quiz
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Ratings & comments
Students who normally disengage were arguing about the data by minute ten. I will take that.
Careful, accurate content — I checked the sources and they hold up. Refreshing for a shared lesson.
Ran it twice this term with very different groups and it held up both times. That is rare.
Glad it was useful. Let me know how the series goes.