SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Why is “Play” so Important in
                Child Development?
By Traci Daniel
What is Play…?
 To engage in an enjoyable activity
 To have fun, amuse, occupy
 May be with or without symbolism




                         Think about your classroom…
                         Watch your children play…
Types of Play…
 Construction -building, stacking, creating
 Sensory-Motor-exploring environment through
    senses
   Preoperational- pretending, socialize @ higher level
   Onlooker- watches, does not participate or engage
   Solitary- independent
   Parallel- beside or near others, not influenced
   Associative- informal, communication, no structure
   Cooperative- formal, share expectations

                           WOW!! So Many…
When does “Play” come into “Play?”
     Four Areas of Development:
       Social/Emotional
       Language
       Cognitive
       Physical
Social/Emotional
Language
Cognitive

 Thought processes
 Of the mind/brain
 Concept skills
    Shapes, colors, ABC’s, 123’s
 Games- matching, recognition
 Develop understanding of material
Physical
Whole- Child Development
 Development in all areas is essential to “Whole-Child
 Development”

 Retain more knowledge from the experience when
 interested and engaged

 Implement learning material into play areas
How do we set up for play?
   Do Facilitate - Don’t Dictate

               Be prepared
       Set up materials in advance

         Child selected activities

   Offer choices that you can live with

      Be available to guide children
What are they learning…?
 Language
 Physical
 Cognitive
 Social/
 Emotional
What are they learning…?
 Language
 Cognitive
 Physical
 Social/
 Emotional
References:
 Isbell, Rebecca T. & Shirley C. Raines,
 Creativity and the Arts with Young Children,
 2nd ed., (2007), Thomson Delmar Learning,
 Clifton Park, NY

 Frost, Joe, Sue Wortham & Stuart Reifel,
 Play and Child Development, 2nd ed., (2005),
 Prentice Hall, NJ

More Related Content

What's hot

Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
DuganH
 
How children learn (Educational Psychology)
How children learn (Educational Psychology)How children learn (Educational Psychology)
How children learn (Educational Psychology)
Nasir Ali Khan
 
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
DuganH
 
Importance of play
Importance of playImportance of play
Importance of play
kellimccabe
 
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
rashmi1959
 
Child care from a global perspective uk
Child care from a global perspective ukChild care from a global perspective uk
Child care from a global perspective uk
Bugismosive
 
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
Christina Alfani
 
Children at play slideshow
Children at play slideshowChildren at play slideshow
Children at play slideshow
emmaclloyd
 
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-PlayDevelopmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
Angel Little Angel
 
Unicorn Curriclum Night
Unicorn Curriclum NightUnicorn Curriclum Night
Unicorn Curriclum Night
edietrick
 
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It WorksPlay-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
YCIS Beijing
 
Play and Learning (Developmental Psychology
Play and Learning (Developmental PsychologyPlay and Learning (Developmental Psychology
Play and Learning (Developmental Psychology
PIR BUX JOKHIO
 
Play based learning research power poing
Play based learning research power poingPlay based learning research power poing
Play based learning research power poing
toakes00
 
Copy of supporting children’s creativity
Copy of supporting children’s creativityCopy of supporting children’s creativity
Copy of supporting children’s creativity
Sallie Lawless
 
Presentation outdoor free play
Presentation outdoor free playPresentation outdoor free play
Presentation outdoor free play
USA_313
 
Literacy through play
Literacy through playLiteracy through play
Literacy through play
Jaqueline Cowled
 
Children & Play Education Students
Children & Play Education StudentsChildren & Play Education Students
Children & Play Education Students
rayd77
 
PLAY
PLAYPLAY
Toys Selection - from ITFDC
Toys Selection - from ITFDCToys Selection - from ITFDC
Toys Selection - from ITFDC
ITFDC - Infant Toddler Family Day Care
 

What's hot (19)

Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
 
How children learn (Educational Psychology)
How children learn (Educational Psychology)How children learn (Educational Psychology)
How children learn (Educational Psychology)
 
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
Dugan powerpoint (oahs probook-13's conflicted copy 2013-03-08)
 
Importance of play
Importance of playImportance of play
Importance of play
 
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
Dr. BMN Importance of play: Play presentation kindergarten march 2012
 
Child care from a global perspective uk
Child care from a global perspective ukChild care from a global perspective uk
Child care from a global perspective uk
 
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
Developmental Psychology Presentation (socioemotional development)
 
Children at play slideshow
Children at play slideshowChildren at play slideshow
Children at play slideshow
 
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-PlayDevelopmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
Developmental Psychology-Early childhood-Play
 
Unicorn Curriclum Night
Unicorn Curriclum NightUnicorn Curriclum Night
Unicorn Curriclum Night
 
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It WorksPlay-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
Play-Based Learning: Benefits and How It Works
 
Play and Learning (Developmental Psychology
Play and Learning (Developmental PsychologyPlay and Learning (Developmental Psychology
Play and Learning (Developmental Psychology
 
Play based learning research power poing
Play based learning research power poingPlay based learning research power poing
Play based learning research power poing
 
Copy of supporting children’s creativity
Copy of supporting children’s creativityCopy of supporting children’s creativity
Copy of supporting children’s creativity
 
Presentation outdoor free play
Presentation outdoor free playPresentation outdoor free play
Presentation outdoor free play
 
Literacy through play
Literacy through playLiteracy through play
Literacy through play
 
Children & Play Education Students
Children & Play Education StudentsChildren & Play Education Students
Children & Play Education Students
 
PLAY
PLAYPLAY
PLAY
 
Toys Selection - from ITFDC
Toys Selection - from ITFDCToys Selection - from ITFDC
Toys Selection - from ITFDC
 

Viewers also liked

Got dap wimba
Got dap wimbaGot dap wimba
Got dap wimba
tracidaniel
 
Effective adult child interactions
Effective adult  child interactionsEffective adult  child interactions
Effective adult child interactions
tracidaniel
 
It's ok to play training module
It's ok to play training moduleIt's ok to play training module
It's ok to play training module
tracidaniel
 
Language Development Through the Curriculum
Language Development Through the CurriculumLanguage Development Through the Curriculum
Language Development Through the Curriculum
sower
 
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & TextspeakTeaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
Shelly Sanchez Terrell
 
Hype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
Hype vs. Reality: The AI ExplainerHype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
Hype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
Luminary Labs
 

Viewers also liked (6)

Got dap wimba
Got dap wimbaGot dap wimba
Got dap wimba
 
Effective adult child interactions
Effective adult  child interactionsEffective adult  child interactions
Effective adult child interactions
 
It's ok to play training module
It's ok to play training moduleIt's ok to play training module
It's ok to play training module
 
Language Development Through the Curriculum
Language Development Through the CurriculumLanguage Development Through the Curriculum
Language Development Through the Curriculum
 
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & TextspeakTeaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
Teaching Students with Emojis, Emoticons, & Textspeak
 
Hype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
Hype vs. Reality: The AI ExplainerHype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
Hype vs. Reality: The AI Explainer
 

Similar to Final

Importance of play (psed5)
Importance of play (psed5)Importance of play (psed5)
Importance of play (psed5)
Bernadette Calugcug
 
Mrs Johnson Pp
Mrs  Johnson PpMrs  Johnson Pp
Mrs Johnson Pp
judith johnson
 
Mrs. johnson pp
Mrs. johnson ppMrs. johnson pp
Mrs. johnson pp
judith johnson
 
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper PineconeImportance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
Paper Pinecone
 
Learning through play..
Learning through play..Learning through play..
Learning through play..
mehreenfarooq2
 
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain SinghPlay Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
SatnarainSingh
 
Why children play for upload
Why children play for uploadWhy children play for upload
Why children play for upload
jinankb
 
Importance of play
Importance of playImportance of play
Importance of play
jinjin14
 
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdfUnveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
vidyavanaschool
 
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is ImportantWhy Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
GraceL20
 
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
Buena Park Montessori Academy
 
How dramatic play enhances cognitive development
How dramatic play enhances cognitive developmentHow dramatic play enhances cognitive development
How dramatic play enhances cognitive development
Jessica Bowen
 
Play
Play Play
Play
jaluribe
 
Presentation1 learning portfolio
Presentation1  learning portfolioPresentation1  learning portfolio
Presentation1 learning portfolio
CourtneyJoann
 
Playing with Intent
Playing with IntentPlaying with Intent
Playing with Intent
Susan Abraham
 
Children’s Stories
Children’s StoriesChildren’s Stories
Children’s Stories
lweitend
 
Children’s creative development slideshow
Children’s creative development slideshowChildren’s creative development slideshow
Children’s creative development slideshow
Denise Mac Giolla ri @ Athlone Institute of Technology
 
Social skills power point (1)
Social skills power point (1)Social skills power point (1)
Social skills power point (1)
annieglass
 
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFSHigh Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
Anna Cylkowska
 
Different Children Different Instruction
Different Children Different InstructionDifferent Children Different Instruction
Different Children Different Instruction
Drew Gerdes
 

Similar to Final (20)

Importance of play (psed5)
Importance of play (psed5)Importance of play (psed5)
Importance of play (psed5)
 
Mrs Johnson Pp
Mrs  Johnson PpMrs  Johnson Pp
Mrs Johnson Pp
 
Mrs. johnson pp
Mrs. johnson ppMrs. johnson pp
Mrs. johnson pp
 
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper PineconeImportance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
Importance of Play-Based Learning in Preschool – Paper Pinecone
 
Learning through play..
Learning through play..Learning through play..
Learning through play..
 
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain SinghPlay Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
Play Way Method - Presentation by Satnarain Singh
 
Why children play for upload
Why children play for uploadWhy children play for upload
Why children play for upload
 
Importance of play
Importance of playImportance of play
Importance of play
 
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdfUnveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
Unveiling The Developmental Wonders In Preschool Education.pdf
 
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is ImportantWhy Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
Why Play During Early Childhood Development Is Important
 
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
How does enjoyment benefit kids’ development and growth?
 
How dramatic play enhances cognitive development
How dramatic play enhances cognitive developmentHow dramatic play enhances cognitive development
How dramatic play enhances cognitive development
 
Play
Play Play
Play
 
Presentation1 learning portfolio
Presentation1  learning portfolioPresentation1  learning portfolio
Presentation1 learning portfolio
 
Playing with Intent
Playing with IntentPlaying with Intent
Playing with Intent
 
Children’s Stories
Children’s StoriesChildren’s Stories
Children’s Stories
 
Children’s creative development slideshow
Children’s creative development slideshowChildren’s creative development slideshow
Children’s creative development slideshow
 
Social skills power point (1)
Social skills power point (1)Social skills power point (1)
Social skills power point (1)
 
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFSHigh Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
High Quality Learning Environment in the EYFS
 
Different Children Different Instruction
Different Children Different InstructionDifferent Children Different Instruction
Different Children Different Instruction
 

Recently uploaded

ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
PECB
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
Academy of Science of South Africa
 
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental DesignDigital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
amberjdewit93
 
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
 
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide shareDRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
taiba qazi
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
Priyankaranawat4
 
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxAssessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
Kavitha Krishnan
 
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in AmericaTop five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
AyyanKhan40
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptxS1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
tarandeep35
 
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
Dr. Shivangi Singh Parihar
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
Celine George
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
camakaiclarkmusic
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Dr. Mulla Adam Ali
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
writing about opinions about Australia the movie
writing about opinions about Australia the moviewriting about opinions about Australia the movie
writing about opinions about Australia the movie
Nicholas Montgomery
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 

Recently uploaded (20)

ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
 
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
 
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental DesignDigital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
 
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
 
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide shareDRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
DRUGS AND ITS classification slide share
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
 
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
Types of Herbal Cosmetics its standardization.
 
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxAssessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptx
 
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in AmericaTop five deadliest dog breeds in America
Top five deadliest dog breeds in America
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
 
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdfA Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
A Independência da América Espanhola LAPBOOK.pdf
 
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptxS1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
S1-Introduction-Biopesticides in ICM.pptx
 
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
 
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodHow to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold Method
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
 
writing about opinions about Australia the movie
writing about opinions about Australia the moviewriting about opinions about Australia the movie
writing about opinions about Australia the movie
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
 

Final

  • 1. Why is “Play” so Important in Child Development? By Traci Daniel
  • 2. What is Play…?  To engage in an enjoyable activity  To have fun, amuse, occupy  May be with or without symbolism Think about your classroom… Watch your children play…
  • 3. Types of Play…  Construction -building, stacking, creating  Sensory-Motor-exploring environment through senses  Preoperational- pretending, socialize @ higher level  Onlooker- watches, does not participate or engage  Solitary- independent  Parallel- beside or near others, not influenced  Associative- informal, communication, no structure  Cooperative- formal, share expectations WOW!! So Many…
  • 4. When does “Play” come into “Play?”  Four Areas of Development:  Social/Emotional  Language  Cognitive  Physical
  • 7. Cognitive  Thought processes  Of the mind/brain  Concept skills  Shapes, colors, ABC’s, 123’s  Games- matching, recognition  Develop understanding of material
  • 9. Whole- Child Development  Development in all areas is essential to “Whole-Child Development”  Retain more knowledge from the experience when interested and engaged  Implement learning material into play areas
  • 10. How do we set up for play? Do Facilitate - Don’t Dictate  Be prepared  Set up materials in advance  Child selected activities  Offer choices that you can live with  Be available to guide children
  • 11. What are they learning…? Language Physical Cognitive Social/ Emotional
  • 12. What are they learning…? Language Cognitive Physical Social/ Emotional
  • 13. References:  Isbell, Rebecca T. & Shirley C. Raines, Creativity and the Arts with Young Children, 2nd ed., (2007), Thomson Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NY  Frost, Joe, Sue Wortham & Stuart Reifel, Play and Child Development, 2nd ed., (2005), Prentice Hall, NJ

Editor's Notes

  1. Talk with each other about your children “playing” in classroom. List typical child directed activities that occur.
  2. Give examples from discussion and find type of play.
  3. Social- working together to compare & gather new information, Language- new terms/vocabulary
  4. Language - steering wheels/motor sounds, Physical - gross motor, spatial awareness, Cognitive -transportation concepts, stop/go, left/right/, fast/slow, Social/emotional - playing together, self worth
  5. Language - new vocabulary (scratchy, prickly), Cognitive - filling materials/stuffing, body parts, Physical - fine motor, grasping, Social/Emotional - working together toward common goal, cooperation, “Look what we did!”, pride