Working With Children Using Creative And Dramatic Play (5-8 year olds) Level 2 WFA06

Level 2

This e-learning series explores the thematic area of Working Creatively with Children Using Dramatic Play, divided into three progressive levels:

• Level 1: Focuses on children aged 3–4 years
• Level 2: Focuses on children aged 5–8 years
• Level 3: Focuses on children aged 9–11 years

This Level 2 e-learning course is suitable for parents and guardians, early years practitioners; teachers; classroom support staff; foster care support staff; therapists; counsellors; social workers, other caregivers and other professionals who support or work with children. It is also suitable for any other adult, who is interested in learning more about children.

This course explores the role of dramatic play in the development of children aged 5–8 years. Dramatic play is a vital tool for fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth. In this Level 2 ecourse, learners will examine how dramatic play may be used in multiple settings: including home, school and in supportive setting including within therapy and counselling, and also discover practical ideas tailored to this age group.

Topics include understanding what is dramatic play – and in particular for 5-8 year olds; creating environments that supports dramatic play; incorporating dramatic play techniques including puppetry into dramatic play; identifying certain and potential barriers to dramatic play in multiple settings, and understanding the link between dramatic play and socio-emotional development in children aged 5–8.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand what is dramatic play.
• Explore dramatic play among children aged 5–8
• Create supportive environments for dramatic play for 5-8 year olds.
• Understand the benefits of dramatic play and its role in child development.
• Identify common barriers to dramatic play in multiple settings.

You will:

• Understand how children aged 5–8 engage with dramatic play.
• Recognise barriers that may hinder dramatic play in multiple settings.
• Explore creative dramatic play ideas suitable for this age group.
• Learn how to support and guide children aged 5–8 in engaging with dramatic and pretend play.

Upon successful completion, you will have an in-depth knowledge of Working With Children Using Creative And Dramatic Play (5-8 year olds) Level 2. A certificate of completion will be available for you to download, upon successful passing of the course assessment, and with a score of at least 70%.