What are the benefits of Opal play?
- All children are able to engage in fun activities at playtime.
- Improves Mental Health.
- Research shows OPAL children are happier.
- Social and emotional development.
- Increased creativity, imagination and collaborative skills.
- Through the OPAL approach to play children are not only more active at playtime, but they are also having the opportunity to further develop life skills such as cooperation, team work and problem solving. They are becoming motivated and enthusiastic builders, engineers, explorers and designers.
What does OPAL mean for us?
- Happier children
- Children coming into class ready to learn
- A fully inclusive playtime
- It allows children an opportunity to be creative and make decisions
- Children develop independence and resilience skills
- Increased social skills (there is a great mix of all ages playing together)
- …. and most importantly fun!
Can you help us?
We are busy collecting resources that children can use for creative play. If you have any of these please drop them into the office.
