Imaginative play is more than fun – it’s a vital building block for children’s learning, wellbeing, and social development. This webinar offers a clear, encouraging look at how early years practitioners can embed imaginative play into everyday practice to unlock creativity, strengthen emotional intelligence, and foster rich, child-led learning.
Whether you’re a nursery practitioner, preschool teacher, or childminder, you’ll gain insight into small, practical changes that make a big difference – from the environments you create to the language you use to support pretend play. With thoughtful reflection and research-backed strategies, we’ll explore how imaginative play can become a central pillar of your setting’s pedagogy.
Meet Dr. Aaron Bradbury: Early Childhood Specialist and Advocate for Play
With deep expertise in early childhood development and a national voice in advocating for play-based learning, Dr. Aaron Bradbury brings warmth, wisdom, and clear direction. His sessions are inspiring, grounded in real-world practice, and filled with tools to help you reflect, lead, and advocate for children’s right to play.
What You Will Learn in This Webinar
✅ Why Imaginative Play MattersUnderstand how pretend play fuels cognitive development, language growth, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in the early years.
✅ What Imaginative Play Looks Like in PracticeExplore examples of rich, child-led imaginative play and how to facilitate meaningful learning without needing elaborate resources or strict plans.
✅ Language That Encourages CreativityLearn how the words we use shape children’s confidence and curiosity – and how to invite storytelling, exploration, and imaginative thinking into your daily practice.
✅ Practical Ways to Embed Imaginative PlayDiscover low-cost, high-impact strategies and play provocations that can be used in any setting, regardless of space or budget.
✅ Reflecting on Your Role as a Play AdvocateGet tools to reflect on your mindset, planning, and environment – and how to confidently support play even under external pressures or structured frameworks.
Let Play Lead the Way
Whether you’re just beginning your journey into play-based learning or looking to reinvigorate your practice, this session will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to make pretend play a powerful part of your pedagogy.
Register today and join us for this uplifting, practical webinar on the power of imaginative play in early years education.
