Play is one of the most defining features of childhood in Western society. It is something that all children have in common and what makes a child’s world different from adults. In answering the question‚ this essay will first examine the different opinions held by theorists as to why children play. I will then look at role play‚ which is one of the many types of play that children engage in. Finally I will look at children’s play as a social process using examples from other cultures and then briefly
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Through play‚ children explore and learn about their world as well as developing imagination‚ creativity‚ social skills‚ and problem solving skills. In this essay‚ I will examine the value of play in strengthening children’s learning development considering their physical‚ socio-emotional‚ spiritual and cognitive development. I will also discuss the value of play that is acknowledged by Vygotsky and Piaget considering play as part of learning. Moreover I will examine the teachers’’ role and teaching
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Structured play (or structured recess) is play that has a purpose. Children should have structured play because it is beneficial for their educational growth. It helps with paying attention in class. Structured recess also helps battle bullying and helps keep children safe. It cuts back on harassment on the schoolyard and keeps the kids from being too rowdy at recess stopping all injuries linked to free play. It also helps combat child obesity because with structured play‚ children are forced to
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The Benefits Of Outdoor Play Affecting Children’s Health‚ Learning And Development Outdoor play allows children to explore their environment‚ develop their physical skills further and gain self-confidence. The outdoors gives children a kind of freedom that differs to their experience indoors; as children are naturally drawn to the outside‚ we can use this to provide activities that expand their learning in all aspects. Playing outside affects a child’s physical development a great amount‚ allowing
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Essay 3 Toy guns: To Play or Not to Play Jennifer Thompson Baker College Online Division Children all over the world have been playing with toy guns for generations. There are some toy guns that shoot darts‚ some that shoot BB’s‚ and some that make a loud blast or noise. Some toy guns look very cartoonish and are bright colored‚ but some look very much like real guns‚ and are hard to tell that they are toys. Lately there has been so much gun violence affecting our world there has begun a heated
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4/23/13 Competition How do most people feel about competition these days? I believe that completion is beneficial for kids. It keeps the game alive. It makes people work harder. It can build team bonding‚ especially in a game where you need your teammates to help you win a game. Competition is also something that comes naturally. Baseball is a big part of my life‚ it is a competitive sport. One of the reasons I love baseball is the competition. To be the first place team wins you a lot of respect
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What is play? Play is “a recreational activity; especially the spontaneous activity of children.” (Webster‚ 2010) Play is such a basic function and daily routine in a child’s life. Although the roles of play and the types of play change though age‚ it all incorporates in the growth and development of a child. When you think of play you don’t really think about or realize how important it really is in a child’s life. It consists of five elements‚ and these elements are the make-up and the meaning
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classmates and I saw a play called Ludlow‚ in the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater. The play was a very horrific‚ historic‚ and significant to Colorado itself. The play is about those who were killed in the Ludlow massacre of 1914‚ which was one of the most fatal and catastrophic coal wars of its time. I am not so sure that I really liked this play. This play was the first play that I had ever been too. (Newbie to the theatre!) From the start of it I really wasn’t sure how it was going to play out. One thing
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Mini Grant Proposal 4 Year old Class Dramatic Play Area Goals of the Project The goal of this project is to improve our dramatic play area within our 4 year old classroom so that the children will have a great learning environment. Objective Dramatic play is central to children’s healthy development and learning during their preschool years. It is one of the central ways children work through the important experiences in their lives. A young child’s family and home are the biggest part of
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Introduction: I have been asked to select a toy or equipment to play. I choosed a Gymini Move&Play activity mat made by ’Tiny Love ’. The toy I choosed is best suitable for children from 0-1 year. The Tiny Love Gymini Move and Play Gym is the only gym that adjusts to baby ’s developmental stages. The revolutionary sliding arches allow for endless play options‚ easy access to lift baby in and out and even space for parents to play along side baby. Baby will delight over the fun electronic light
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