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Develop Your own Philosophy of Play
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Reflect on the following questions: Why do children play? What purpose does play serve? What is the relationship between play and development in all four domains: cognitive, physical, social and emotional? Should play be encouraged in early childhood education programs? And to what extent?
Then describe how you might share this philosophy with parents. Include specifics on how play supports all areas of growth and development. Also include what the role ethics would play in designing a policy on play.
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Tisha Marshall
RE: Develop Your own Philosophy of Play
COLLAPSE
Hello Professor and Peers,
Children play for a variety of reasons, and play serves a variety of critical developmental functions. Play is a natural way for youngsters to explore their surroundings, learn important skills, and make sense of their experiences. Engaging in creative activities, problem-solving, and decision-making strengthens cognitive skills, motor skills, coordination, physical fitness, social skills, and emotional skills.
In addition, play is closely tied to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. As youngsters participate in fictional scenarios, experiment with ideas, and experiment with various outcomes, play develops creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Active play helps children develop their gross and fine motor abilities, as well as their muscle strength, coordination, and general physical health. Play encourages children to interact, communicate, and collaborate, while also teaching them crucial social skills and how to navigate relationships.
Furthermore, play allows children to express their emotions, role-play various events, and develop their emotional intelligence in a safe atmosphere. Play should be prioritized in early childhood education programs. Play allows children to explore, discover, and learn in a developmentally appropriate and enjoyable manner. Providing a diverse choice of open-ended materials and environments that foster imaginative play. Provide both scheduled and unstructured play opportunities to meet different learning styles and preferences. By incorporating play into the curriculum, kids may learn while having fun.
The importance of ethics in the establishment of a play policy cannot be overstated. The policy should promote children’s well-being, respect their autonomy, and encourage an inclusive environment. Assuring that play activities are both safe and developmentally appropriate. Respecting cultural diversity and providing play experiences that represent many backgrounds. Promoting inclusive play for children of varying abilities and needs. Play is more than simply a pleasure for children; it is a crucial aspect of their growth and development. By introducing play-based learning into early childhood education programs, parents and educators may give children with comprehensive opportunities to build their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional abilities. Ethical values govern policies that promote children’s well-being and provide a loving play environment for all.
Best,
Tisha Marshall
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Diera Butler
RE: Develop Your own Philosophy of Play
COLLAPSE
Hello Everyone,
When it comes to play it helps children to improve their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children tend to learn about the world they live in and they learn about themselves. when children play they can freely choose things that interest them when it comes to playing. The children get to explore and discover new things that are in the classroom. Children need to have plenty of different types of play experiences, which include structured and unstructured play indoor and outdoor play. When children have a variety of play it’s good for all aspects of their learning development physical, social, emotional, and imaginative. active play helps children to develop gross motor skills as well as help their health. When children play it helps the children build their communication skills, it helps the children to learn how to problem-solve, and be able to express themselves when they are playing. children are learning how to use their minds and their imaginations when they are playing with their peers. When it comes to sharing this philosophy with parents I will describe the different types of play and explain to them how play benefits a child’s learning and development. Talk about how play will help the children to grow and stay healthy and how when children are playing they are making sense and learning about the world that’s around them.
Class Question? how do you think play can help benefit a child’s learning?
Sluss, D.J (2019). supporting pay in early childhood: environment, curriculum, assessment (3rd ed.). Cengage
