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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CDCG 128 Leah Clark 13 February 2013 L. Bell Importance of Play Have you ever felt frustrated when repeatedly asking your child what they did in preschool today and they constantly; “we just played.” Have you had the chance to observe your child’s class and all you see is your child playing with other children? Or even worse you see your child’s teacher and the only thing he/she seems to be doing is playing as well. You send your child to preschool to learn basics so that they will be ready
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Introduction to ECE The Importance of Value of Play What is play and why is it important? Play is the primary way for children to learn. It is essential to development because it contributes to the physical‚ social‚ and emotional well-being of children. It is through play that much of children’s early learning is achieved. Of it benefits‚ it offers to parents the opportunity to engage fully with their children. Through play children learn about shapes‚ colors‚ cause and effect‚ and about themselves
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CLINICAL REPORT The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care Kenneth R. Ginsburg‚ MD‚ MSEd‚ and the Committee on Communications and the Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health ABSTRACT Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive‚ physical‚ social‚ and emotional well-being of children and youth. Play also offers an ideal
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The Importance of Play Play is a child’s work. Play is important for children’s development and for children to learn. Through play‚ children learn about the ever-changing world (Elkind‚ 2003). Teachers and families often view the value of play in different ways. Early childhood teachers say that “play is a child’s work” while parents ask‚ “Did my child just play all day?” The different descriptions of the value and purposes of play add to the dilemma of what and how classroom teachers can
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Grant | Movement‚ Play and Physical Activity for Children | Topics In Early Childhood Education | Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education | | | | | Job Sharing Board | State Licensing Requirements | | | | | Subscribe today to our bi-weekly newsletter! | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form | Play: A Historical Review | By Carolyn R. Tomlin | “Play: The voluntary activity
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Play – a short guide for parents “For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play. Penelope Leach (psychologist and author) I believe that children can explore their world‚ take risks‚ make mistakes‚ learn new concepts and develop life skills as they play. Play enables children to use their imaginations‚ develop
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Jennifer Sadler CLDDV 107 PM September 7th‚ 2014 The Importance of Play Article In the article “The Importance of Play”‚ the author states that promoting play increases the chance of a healthier lifestyle for a childs future. The article talks about how middle class parents have a hurried lifestyle‚ which results with the parents not taking opportunities to interact with their babies. This then leads to their children later on having anxiety problems as well as higher stress levels.
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IMPORTANCE OF PLAY IN CHILDREN In the life of an infant there are many important for the healthy development and learning‚ however there are many variations on how to learn and develop‚ by the influence exercised in the future environment. Among all variations which may be mentioned one of utmost importance is the game for all the benefits that entails. Play is where the child occupies most of their time‚ encouragement and the acquisition of a full development in areas that would not be achieved
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Play is an important part of children’s life that keeps them healthy both physically and mentally. It is a way through which children explore their imagination‚ build various skills required for their development in different areas. In this essay‚ importance of play in children’s learning and development is discussed in relation to Piaget’s cognitive theory‚ Vygotsky socio-cultural theory and Te Whaariki. Moreover‚ the teacher’s role and strategies used in encouraging the play-based curriculum in
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