Different Types of Play
There are many different types of Play available to children. This section providers information that you may wish to consider when planning activities with your children.
Risky play
It is widely recognised that children who do not engage in risky and challenging play experiences throughout their childhood may not acquire the necessary life skills to judge and assess danger. Children need and want risky and challenging play opportunities, which allow them to develop a range of skills including social interaction, for example, when working with other children to build a campfire. Provision which can offer these kind.
Downloadable resources and useful websites
- Playing with the Elements Yorkshire Play
- Involve Project and Story catcher
- For information relating to Managing risk in play
- For information relating to health and safety and children activities see the Health and Safety Executive - myth busters site
Video on Risky Play from Kool Kids Club
Video on Playing with Fire from Yorkshire Play
Active play
Children are naturally active and given half the chance - and the right space - they hop, skip, run, jump and climb as naturally as breathing. Outdoor active play is an essential component of a healthy childhood but it is also crucial for children’s social, emotional and creative development and, most importantly of all, their enjoyment of childhood.
Downloadable resources and useful websites
- Section from Taking Play Forward about Active Play
- Information relating to local Leisure Centre, Swimming Pools and Parks and Open Spaces
Outdoor play
Children love playing outdoors. The following links and resources are aim to provide information and guidance in relation to developing outdoor spaces and activities.
Downloadable resources and useful websites
- Section from Taking Play Forward relating to Outdoor Play
- For information relating to developing outdoor playspaces see Design for Play
- For information about getting out and about on your bike in York
- For information relating to York’s Parks and Open Spaces, including play areas
Fancy trying some outdoor, active challenging activities – why not book the Street Sport York session. For more details contact Street Sport York Coach on 07799 347987.
