Describe the Potentential Values of Play in the Development of Children
Danielle Dexter
1SW
Unit 7: Children’s Activity and Play
P2: Describe the potential values of play in the development of children
M2: Explain the potential values of play in the development of Children
The Value of Play in the Development of Children
It is never too early to learn, all over the world, everyday, there are new babies being born into a big world of fun, a world they can teach themselves new things everyday and learn from one another, this whole process has been named, play.
The relationship between play and learning has been realised by practitioners and parents, but yet there is still prejudices surrounding the importance of children 's play: some people believe that children need to "work" not play, and that playing serves no useful purpose in a learning and development environment.
It is well known that children learn from first-hand experiences and their mistakes, along with adults. Play is known to expand the ability to imagine and prepares children for later life when playing out real-life activities. The children are given the opportunities to explore their fears and anxieties in their play, all these things would never happen if an adult was to involve themselves in play, the children should be the ones to dictate the pace, length and focus of activities and any interventions should be subtly supportive. Play also allows children to extend their concepts, skills, attitudes and achievements.
Why Play and Exploration is Important…
Play and Exploration is important because it offers opportunities for: * making choices and decisions * using one’s own ideas and imagination * experimenting * trying out new behaviours and practising old ones * practising skills and learning new ones * exercising, developing and coordinating body, mind and brain * adapting or transforming knowledge, attitudes and skills * negotiating * follow an interest or line of enquiry * engaging in ‘What If?’ activity
1SW
Unit 7: Children’s Activity and Play
P2: Describe the potential values of play in the development of children
M2: Explain the potential values of play in the development of Children
The Value of Play in the Development of Children
It is never too early to learn, all over the world, everyday, there are new babies being born into a big world of fun, a world they can teach themselves new things everyday and learn from one another, this whole process has been named, play.
The relationship between play and learning has been realised by practitioners and parents, but yet there is still prejudices surrounding the importance of children 's play: some people believe that children need to "work" not play, and that playing serves no useful purpose in a learning and development environment.
It is well known that children learn from first-hand experiences and their mistakes, along with adults. Play is known to expand the ability to imagine and prepares children for later life when playing out real-life activities. The children are given the opportunities to explore their fears and anxieties in their play, all these things would never happen if an adult was to involve themselves in play, the children should be the ones to dictate the pace, length and focus of activities and any interventions should be subtly supportive. Play also allows children to extend their concepts, skills, attitudes and achievements.
Why Play and Exploration is Important…
Play and Exploration is important because it offers opportunities for: * making choices and decisions * using one’s own ideas and imagination * experimenting * trying out new behaviours and practising old ones * practising skills and learning new ones * exercising, developing and coordinating body, mind and brain * adapting or transforming knowledge, attitudes and skills * negotiating * follow an interest or line of enquiry * engaging in ‘What If?’ activity
Bibliography: NICHED, The Importance of Play [online] available at www.niched.org/importance_of_play.html (accessed: 6 October 2010) Bruce, T (2001) Learning through play: babies, toddlers and the foundation years. Hodder and Stroughton. London. Squire, G. (2007). BTEC National in Children 's Care, Learning and Development. In G. Squire, BTEC National in Children 's Care, Learning and Development (pp. 262-264). Heinemann