3 - Care routines and play Flashcards
What is the difference between psychological and physiological
psychological - relating to the mind
physiological - related to the body (what they need to survive)
What are Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (top to bottom)
- self-actualisation
- esteem
- love and belonging
- safety needs
- physiological needs
7 examples of basic needs and how they can be met
- food and drink- healthy snacks
- fresh air - outdoor play
- rest and sleep - schedule nap time
- exercise - access to climbing equipment
- physical safety - check equipment for faults
- emotional safety - small group play
- shelter - areas shaded from the sun
5 examples of psychological needs and how they can be met
- belonging - interaction with others
- affection - show empathy
- sense of achievement - praise child’s efforts
- being valued - display artwork, show interests in child’s culture
- establishing emotional boundaries - consistency with rules, help children understand why rules are important
Why is the child getting themselves ready good for their development
- choice what to wear
- practising fine motor skills
- developing independence
- decision making
Why is the child going to the toilet themselves good for their development
- independence
- self-care
- self-reliance
- practising fine motor skills
- learning about protection from infection
Why are mealtimes good for the child’s development
- understanding a healthy diet
- decision making
- self-reliance
- problem solving
Why is rest and sleep good for the child’s development
- when and why rest is needed
- self-care meeting their own needs
- making choices about when they need a nap
- decision making
Why are play activities important
- way of learning
- most play activities are holistic
5 benefits of physical play and what it encourages the child to do
- balance/co-ordination - uses their gross motor skills
- control of fine movements - uses fine motor skills
- new concepts - explore physical environment safely
- confidence - learn about risk and challenges, how to plan activities safely
- healthy wellbeing - physical strength, play together, think about others
4 benefits of creative play and what it encourages the child to do
- new language - different media, new vocabulary
- new concepts - new ideas
- confidence - explore own ideas, seeing their work displayed
- problem solving - different tasks, develop speaking and listening skills
3 benefits of imaginative play and what it encourages the child to do
- expression of feeling - think about others feelings, put themselves in different situations
- control of fine motor skills - uses range of fine motor skills
- relationships and communication - children co-operate with one another and share ideas
4 benefits of sensory play and what it encourages the child to do
- expression of feelings - shows how they feel
- hand-eye coordination - improves it when using different resources
- new concepts - explores, discover new things
- concentration - concentrate for longer
What is the role of the early years practitioner before the play activities
- complete risk assessment
- prepare resources and environment
- identify outcomes for children
- complete planning documentation
- consider child’s individual needs and interests
How can an early years practitioner support the child during the activity (10)
- engage in open-ended talk
- provide praise
- focus on interaction to support outcomes
- encourage socialisation
- facilitate problem solving
- listen to child’s ideas
- manage child’s safety
- promote independence
- manage behaviour
- adapt activities to ensure inclusion
