Play Activity
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* Aim of Play Activity * Comprehensive Planning * Detailed Implementation * Evaluation * Recommendations * Personal Learning * Bibliography
Aim of Play Activity
The Play activity i implemented was face mask painting. The aim of this activity was to take a holistic approach which support and promote each area of the child’s area of development.
A holistic approach is approach which considres the child as a whole person and understand what they have achieved and what they have not achieved by looking at how the developmental areas link up, and how progress in one area can affect progress in another area eg a child is able to use a knife and fork (physical) which leads to greater independence and increased self esteem (emotional). This approach is important because it influences the planning of future activities involving the child which will help their development as a whole person and not just their development in one area.
That children learn and develop holistically is acknowledged by many educationalists eg Froebel, Steiner, and Montessori. Steiner in particular exemplified the ‘whole child’ approach. He developed stages for human development which had cognitive implications for teaching and learning.
A thematic approach to understanding and supporting children’s learning and development as presented in the Framework for Early Learning developed by the NCCA, bridges the gap between the developmental domains and a more holistic and integrated approach. The Framework for Early Learning’s thematic approach to presenting children’s learning and development conveys successfully the integrated and holistic development of the young learner, and his/her learning needs. The thematic approach such as Aistear – the early childhood curriculum framework themes of Well-being, Identity and Belonging, Communicating, and Exploring and Thinking bridges the developmental domains and moves towards a more integrated way of
* Aim of Play Activity * Comprehensive Planning * Detailed Implementation * Evaluation * Recommendations * Personal Learning * Bibliography
Aim of Play Activity
The Play activity i implemented was face mask painting. The aim of this activity was to take a holistic approach which support and promote each area of the child’s area of development.
A holistic approach is approach which considres the child as a whole person and understand what they have achieved and what they have not achieved by looking at how the developmental areas link up, and how progress in one area can affect progress in another area eg a child is able to use a knife and fork (physical) which leads to greater independence and increased self esteem (emotional). This approach is important because it influences the planning of future activities involving the child which will help their development as a whole person and not just their development in one area.
That children learn and develop holistically is acknowledged by many educationalists eg Froebel, Steiner, and Montessori. Steiner in particular exemplified the ‘whole child’ approach. He developed stages for human development which had cognitive implications for teaching and learning.
A thematic approach to understanding and supporting children’s learning and development as presented in the Framework for Early Learning developed by the NCCA, bridges the gap between the developmental domains and a more holistic and integrated approach. The Framework for Early Learning’s thematic approach to presenting children’s learning and development conveys successfully the integrated and holistic development of the young learner, and his/her learning needs. The thematic approach such as Aistear – the early childhood curriculum framework themes of Well-being, Identity and Belonging, Communicating, and Exploring and Thinking bridges the developmental domains and moves towards a more integrated way of
Bibliography: * www.ncca.ie - Children’s early learning & development paper - Aistear * www.silkysteps.com