Introduction The key messages highlighted in the Foundation Phase are emphasising learning through play, the role of the adult in relation to balancing adult led and child initiative activities, involving children in planning, developing children’s observation, creative and expressive skills and more use of the outdoor environment for solving real-life problems and experiential learning. All children have the right to receive a full education and schools must provide an inclusive curriculum that…

The best way for parents to teach their child is to play with them. Because indoor and outdoor play is a child's opportunity to explore his new world, it is very important for his growth. In order to help their children develop cognitive, social, and psychological skills, parents should actively participate in their child's playtime. The first step for parents to take is to give the child enough room to play. Enough play space will give way to paths, ramps, bridges, hills, etc (Strickland…

Can you play your way through bills? As any child whose dream it was to play video games as their future career, most parents would say that “playing games won’t pay the bills or put food on the table”. Instead of having dreams of playing video games for the rest of their lives, they should aspire to become a scientist, a teacher, some kind of engineer, or the all time favorite a doctor, the only people who make money off video games are the lucky ones who can make them not just play them. But how…

physical activity, especially play. Playing is a very important part of childhood and can be beneficial to the development of the child and is the focus of my discussion. First, I will describe the four different types of play; second, I will argue the beneficial effects of dramatic play on cognitive and creative skills by presenting the significant findings of two correlation studies as well as their limitations. Scientists have observed and analyzed numerous types of play that children engage in…

Early Intervention: Learning from and through play- Assignment 2- Essay Christina Kraly (2149733) Essay Question #1: Discuss and analyse how play is similar and different for young children with and without special education needs (SEN). Describe why this knowledge is of value to professionals working in the early childhood sector, and make recommendations on the knowledge professionals should have in order to support children with SEN learning from and through play. Introduction During the early years…

5 Explain how the development of outdoor play is supported through the combination Benefits of child-initiated play There are many advantages to child-initiated play. Children’s emotional development is particularly supported because children are able to make their own choices. They also gain independence skills as they can help themselves to resources. This type of play helps children to be creative as they have to develop their own ideas of how to play indoors and outdoors. • Concentration -…

All children have a right to play; (Article 31, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) it can provide knowledge in their understanding of their environment. Play is a way for children to learn about their environment and how interactions occur within it. Children’s buoyancy develops through play, however, some children may experience stressful occurrences during their existence, and therefore, the adult’s role in facilitating a child’s play is a crucial measure towards that child's…

Play is a way for children to learn about their environment and how interaction occurs within. It is through trial and error that children are able to create options; follow their own interests and show “independence in thought and actions” using their knowledge and understanding (Moyles, 2005, p.3). Children develop resilience though play. However for a number of children can experience stressful occurrences during their lives and play can often be restricted. Therefore the play worker’s role in…

1) Evidence for 3+ research-based benefits of play There are many benefits of play for young children physically, emotionally, and academically. In an article on play, Wheatley (2011), found research that stated children in more play-oriented classroom were just as successful at problem solving skills as those in traditional classrooms from Smith and Simon (1984) (located in Zigler, Singer, & Bishop-Josef, 2004, p. 70). These children in play-oriented classrooms also had more problem solving ideas…

the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts (1989).” The UNCRC is affirming that play is essential to children 's development and it is their right. Children learn through play, some skills children may learn could be social skills, emotional skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, and physical skills, to name a few. Children play and learn in different environments at home…