2 The role of talk, creativity and play in the primary classroom

Figure 3 Children at play.

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A photograph of a group of children behind a window in a classroom.

Figure 3 Children at play.

Through talk and other forms of communication a child connects with the primary practitioners, other school staff and their peers in the primary setting. These important skills for children and adults alike, underpin creativity and play. For everyone working or volunteering in primary settings, talk, creativity and play are important foundations to support children in accessing the primary curricula.