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Episode 15: Humour in Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes 

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In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Ben Kingston-Hughes dive into the importance of humour in play and its vital social function.

Practical tips for practitioners

They discuss how humour requires a lot of imagination and creativity, making it a powerful tool for engaging children and enhancing learning.  

Alistair and Ben highlight how humour in play encourages pro-social behaviour, even if what children find funny seems silly to adults. With a more creative and relaxed environment created by humour, children’s wellbeing and openness to learning is boosted. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on incorporating humour into play, helping children become creative and socially adept.   

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