Working Creatively With Children Using Dramatic Play (5 – 8 years old) WFA07

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-course is suitable for early years practitioners, teachers, classroom support staff, foster care professionals, therapists, counsellors, social workers, caregivers, and other professionals who work with children. It is also ideal for parents, guardians, and caregivers who engage closely with children in this age group.

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 e-course, learners will examine how dramatic play is used in the classroom, particularly in early primary and lower key stage settings, and discover practical ideas tailored to this age group.

Topics include creating an environment that supports dramatic play, incorporating puppetry into drama, identifying barriers to dramatic play in school 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:

• Explore dramatic play among children aged 5–8
• Create supportive environments for dramatic play
• Understand the benefits of dramatic play and its role in child development
• Identify common barriers to dramatic play in school settings

Learners will:

• Understand how children aged 5–8 engage with dramatic play
• Recognise barriers that may hinder dramatic play in educational 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, learners will have in-depth knowledge of dramatic play and how to encourage it among children aged 5–8 years. A certificate of completion will be available to learners who pass the course assessment with a score of at least 70%.