Show Notes
Role play is our focus this week as we welcome Becky Hoare to the podcast. Becky is a Primary Teacher and the Founder of Pop Up Play Village Ltd. We discuss children’s natural desire to role play what they see in the world around them. There is lots of key advice here too for developing effective and inspiring domestic role play in your setting.
Episode Links Read the Blog "Exploring Powerful Learning Through Home Corner Role Play" Explore Complete Home Corner Role Play Area Resources Find out more about Pop Up Play Village Ltd
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