What is Plan and Play?
Plan and Play is your go-to resource for simplifying planning, saving time, and making learning more fun! These resources support children’s interests with creative, playful activities, providing clear aims and learning goals to nurture curiosity and development. Created by experienced Early Years Educators in Ireland, it’s fully editable and aligns with the Aistear Curriculum and Síolta Standards, so it fits perfectly into your practice.
Downloads include reflective tools for capturing children’s voices and an educator-centred guide based on the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, to continuously improve teaching practices. With a focus on saving time, fostering creativity, and promoting emotional awareness, Plan and Play empowers educators to provide engaging, child-centred learning while maintaining complete flexibility to adapt to your setting.
What resources are included in Plan and Play?
Each download is packed with everything you need to make planning easy, fun, and meaningful.
- Guidance: A detailed explanation of what’s included and tips on how to use everything seamlessly in your practice.
- Lesson Plan: Creative, playful learning experiences to spark curiosity in the children you work with.
- ToolKit: Materials to support hands-on, playful learning, plus expert tips from experienced educators and a Speech and Language Therapist to enrich your practice.
- Child Reflection: A reflective document to help children develop emotional awareness and make sure every child’s voice is heard and valued.
- Adult Reflection: A handy reflection resource based on the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, giving you a structured way to reflect on each experience, grow your practice, and continually improve learning opportunities.
You’ll also have the flexibility to adapt the resources to suit your needs. Delete, duplicate, or adjust as you need to.
How can I access Plan and Play resources?
Find all the Plan and Play resources here or by clicking ‘Plan and Play’ on our Early Years page. The resources are organised into labelled categories in the menu on the left of the screen so it’s quick and easy to find what you need.
What membership do I need to download these resources?
To enjoy access to our Plan and Play resources, the Ultimate membership is just what you need! Click here to choose a flexible monthly option, or if you prefer, make a one-off annual payment and enjoy peace of mind for the whole year. Whichever you pick, you'll have everything at your fingertips.
Further Information
For more information on Early Years, including information on the importance of play, take a look at this helpful guide. We’re currently reviewing our resources to make sure they’re in line with best practices as outlined in the updated Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework coming into effect in September 2025.
If you have any further questions, please contact TwinklCares who are happy to help.