Role play

‘In the Foundation Stage at Bincombe Valley Primary we aim to provide a play-based learning environment where children are happy and engaged. We believe firm foundations lead to future success.’

Typical Play Behaviour	Role Play	Small World
Emergent skill	Able to role play familiar domestic role play to re-enact familiar experiences either alone or with a friend	Lining up Sorting Mimicking animal/vehicle sounds Playing alone or alongside others
Developing skill	Able to role play familiar domestic role play/shops to re-enact familiar experiences either alone or with friends. Uses collaborative play talk to explain and share ideas.	Uses talk to pretend/explain what is happening. Works cooperatively to share resources or create a share outcome.
Advanced skill	Creates own props for Role play. Collaborative and imaginative role play using talk to develop and elaborate ideas	Design complex scenarios using a range of resources. Joint planning, building and enhanced story telling with peers.

Typical Play Behaviour

Role Play

Small World

Emergent skill

Able to role play familiar domestic role play to re-enact familiar experiences either alone or with a friend

Lining up

Sorting

Mimicking animal/vehicle sounds

Playing alone or alongside others

Developing skill

Able to role play familiar domestic role play/shops to re-enact familiar experiences either alone or with friends.

Uses collaborative play talk to explain and share ideas.

Uses talk to pretend/explain what is happening.

Works cooperatively to share resources or create a share outcome.

Advanced skill

Creates own props for Role play.

Collaborative and imaginative role play using talk to develop and elaborate ideas

Design complex scenarios using a range of resources.

Joint planning, building and enhanced story telling with peers.