Nt1310 Unit 4
Unit 6 Project
Laura Cook
CE215-03 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning
Kaplan University
Professor Christina Bass
August 25, 2013
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How play addresses Communication (Language) development
● Play can help children better understand the spoken word (Williamson & Silvern, 1984).
●Play provides opportunities for children to stimulate their curiosity and allow them to experiment with their surroundings, one way being practicing language skills by interacting with themselves and with others.
How play addresses Adaptive (Self-Help) Skill development
● Adaptive/self-help skills are extremely important in fostering independence and confidence in a child. Children need to develop confidence in their own ability and to be …show more content…
(2010, August). Building Blocks to PLAY & LEARN: Let’s build a better tomorrow one brick at a time today. Playthings, 108(6), 13-16. Retrieved from Kaplan Library.
Rushton, S. (2010). Neuroscience, Play and Early Childhood Education: Connections, Implications and Assessment. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(5), 351-361. Retrieved from Kaplan Library.
Website: Education.com: /language-play-development/?page=3
Website: Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/importantance-play-cognitive-language/
Website: Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/importance-play--social-emotional/
Website: tats.ucf.edu: http://www.tats.ucf.edu/docs/eUpdates/Curriculum-14.pdf
How play addresses Physical development
● Play contributes to children’s fine and gross motor development and body awareness as they actively use their bodies.
● Playing with blocks builds strength in children’s fingers and hands (fine and gross motor skills) while improving their eye-hand coordination (visual and tactile learning) (Auerbach, 2010). http://www.education.com/reference/articleLearning Through Play is Fun
How play addresses Cognitive (Thinking Skills)
Laura Cook
CE215-03 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning
Kaplan University
Professor Christina Bass
August 25, 2013
|
How play addresses Communication (Language) development
● Play can help children better understand the spoken word (Williamson & Silvern, 1984).
●Play provides opportunities for children to stimulate their curiosity and allow them to experiment with their surroundings, one way being practicing language skills by interacting with themselves and with others.
How play addresses Adaptive (Self-Help) Skill development
● Adaptive/self-help skills are extremely important in fostering independence and confidence in a child. Children need to develop confidence in their own ability and to be …show more content…
(2010, August). Building Blocks to PLAY & LEARN: Let’s build a better tomorrow one brick at a time today. Playthings, 108(6), 13-16. Retrieved from Kaplan Library.
Rushton, S. (2010). Neuroscience, Play and Early Childhood Education: Connections, Implications and Assessment. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(5), 351-361. Retrieved from Kaplan Library.
Website: Education.com: /language-play-development/?page=3
Website: Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/importantance-play-cognitive-language/
Website: Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/importance-play--social-emotional/
Website: tats.ucf.edu: http://www.tats.ucf.edu/docs/eUpdates/Curriculum-14.pdf
How play addresses Physical development
● Play contributes to children’s fine and gross motor development and body awareness as they actively use their bodies.
● Playing with blocks builds strength in children’s fingers and hands (fine and gross motor skills) while improving their eye-hand coordination (visual and tactile learning) (Auerbach, 2010). http://www.education.com/reference/articleLearning Through Play is Fun
How play addresses Cognitive (Thinking Skills)