The students in Tynagh are having great fun using their creativity and imagination with outdoor free play. They have been making different mud kitchen creations and a small village in the sand pit.
Aistear or play is an integral part of children's learning. Play integrates children’s experiences, knowledge and representations in order to help them create meaning and sense and to understand the world. Pretending requires children to think of things that are not actually present, a skill required in many learning and life situations. The impact of play is multifaceted, supporting cognitive, emotional, social and physical development.
