The Importance of Play ECE 430 Early Childhood Education Capstone Prof. Sublette Jennifer Bentley November 28‚ 2011 The Importance of Play Play is one aspect that is common in every child’s life. The importance of play for children is huge. It is so much more than a recreational activity for them. Play is essential for children; it contributes to healthy child development cognitively‚ socially‚ and physically (McFadden‚ 2010). Because of this‚ it is vital for parents‚ caregivers‚ and educators
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I. Introduction The playgrounds at elementary schools are the first place where children begin to develop their social skills. Playgrounds not provide a sanctuary and are the first place where children learn to deal with other people‚ but allow children to learn valuable social skills. Playgrounds also provide a location where numerous young friendships are started. Athletic facilities‚ not only can new‚ or renovated fields‚ stadiums‚ or gyms bolster community spirit‚ but they offer spaces for
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Children At Play: Actual vs. Dramatic One of the signs of early childhood development is the ability to engage in play. Young children (ages 4-6) prefer non structured environments that gives them the “freedom” to un-limit their play in different settings. Working with preschoolers for over five years‚ I am fascinated to learn all the different ways children play to learn. I understand every child has their unique talents and skills that makes them individuals. It is important to sketch out different
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Creative Play Creative development is provided within settings through role play‚ music‚ dance and messy activities. Creativity can stem to a range of other things to‚ such as problem solving‚ knowledge and understanding of the world‚ Personal social and emotional development and physical development. When creative activities are set out for children they can gain a great deal of satisfaction and it can increase the child’s confidence and self esteem. Children do not necessarily have an end
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sychChildren’s Imaginative Play: A Descriptive Psychology Approach Charles Kantor‚ Ph.D. Abstract The significance of children’s imaginative play is presented from the perspective of Descriptive Psychology and in particular Ossorio’s Dramaturgical model of persons. The fluidity of imaginative play‚ the imitation of and creation of social practices and options within play as well as the opportunity to switch roles and act according to reasons of another‚ contribute to the development of judgment.
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they face when doing an activity. The children have outdoor play mostly as this is a key part to the foundation phase. They have an explorer’s garden‚ where the children have their own row‚ where they can dig the soil and plant their own plants. When the children stay into play‚ there are loads of activities and areas they can explore. The children have a large music centre where they can have a choice of what instruments they can play. They have a creative area where they are allowed to paint pictures
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Competition is Part of Life and Play is Part of Life Team C BCOM/275 July 8‚ 2013 Stephen Fant It is important to set the foundation of competitiveness in a child at the early stages of their childhood. The reason is because there is no running or hiding from youth competition. They will learn to be competitive from an early age. They will compete from toddlers and forward to compete in the classroom and in youth sports. In the classroom the children will compete against themselves‚ classmates
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feel completely refreshed‚ and feel that I can take anything on. It’s almost‚ eerie how much better it makes me feel. But I positively believe that is something in my blood. Both Mum and Dad played‚ so they’ve rubbed off on me somehow. I play both representative and domestic basketball. Representative is a great deal more competitive and serious than domestic‚ however I find playing representative much more enjoyable. I guess it’s the fact that I’m playing with girls of the same age as
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What is play? What is play? The word play is usually used to describe the activities of children from babyhood until the early teenage years. There is no neat definition that will cover all the meanings given by parents‚ early years and playwork practitioners and other adult commentators - let alone how children talk about play when their opinions are invited. Yet there are some common themes: • Play includes a range of self-chosen activities‚ undertaken for their own interest‚ enjoyment
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Play is one of the most defining features of childhood in Western society. It is something that all children have in common and what makes a child’s world different from adults. In answering the question‚ this essay will first examine the different opinions held by theorists as to why children play. I will then look at role play‚ which is one of the many types of play that children engage in. Finally I will look at children’s play as a social process using examples from other cultures and then briefly
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