Play is Important! Flashcards
Play is a chance…
- to learn new things
- be creative with imagination
- communicate and express feelings
- to socialize
- to feel in control
- develop in language skills
- to have fun
- be independent
- to explore the world around them
- to take responsibility
- to figure how things work
Why is play important?
Children learn and develop by playing.
What is structured play?
Often teacher led and focuses on the final product rather than the process.
Examples: Sports, puzzles, reading.
What is spontaneous play?
Spontaneous play is often child led where the child will do what they are interested in and may be a natural occurence. It emphasizes the process over play.
Examples: play-doh, arts
What is the product?
The product is often either done right or wrong and is teacher focused.
What is the process?
The process is the ACTUAL play and is often child led.
Teacher Interventions: What are the 7 teacher interventions?
- Parallel Play
- Co-Playing
- Play Tutoring
- Artist Apprentice
- Peacemaker
- Guardian of the Gate
- Matchmaker
Teacher Intervention: What is Parallel Play?
teachers play beside children using similar materials.
Teacher Intervention: What is Co-Playing?
teacher enters play but play is child led.
Teacher Intervention: What is Play Tutoring?
teacher takes brief control of play and gives direction suggestions.
Teacher Intervention: What is Artist Apprentice?
teacher removes clutter from play environment and adds needed props.
Teacher Intervention: What is Peacemaker?
teacher helps children resolve conflicts.
Teacher Intervention: What is Guardian of the Gate?
teacher works to get new children involved in ongoing sequence.
Teacher Intervention: What is Matchmaker?
teacher encourages specific children to play together.
