Term
| Play Enables Children To Learn |
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Definition
-Through making personal choices
-In a natural setting with real materials
-Through interactions with other and materials
-Positive attitudes towards learning
-Engage in meaningful activities
-Develop autonomy |
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Term
| Principles That Influence Play |
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Definition
-Childs motivation
-Cognitive decentring
-Mental representation
-Develops deliberate actions |
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Term
| Understanding Development Helps |
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Definition
-Provide appropriate materials/resources
-Adapt and change learning environment
-Sensitive to all needs of children
-Maintain positive social interaction environment
-How/when interactions needed |
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Term
| Reasons For Differences In Children's Play Abilities |
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Definition
-Developmental ability (limited ability/experience
-Background experiences (limited stimulation)
-Physical limitation (limited access to materials independently)
-Family values (may not see importance of play)
-Family expectations (focus on directed learning, child does not know how to play)
-Type of disability (hinders active participation)
-Social pressures (pressure to prepare child academically) |
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Term
| Setting The Stage For Play |
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Definition
-Observe interests
-Materials/resources must be durable, safe, accessible, adaptable
-Developmental and age appropriate
-Maximize self expression, mediation and interactivity
-Maximize success for children (simple to complex)
-Program format must be flexible transition, routines, time to complete activities
-Document success
-Organization of spaces |
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Term
| Adaptations Of Play In Inclusive Settings |
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Definition
-Environmental support
-Material adaptations
-Simplified activities
-Children's preferences
-Special equipment
-Adult/peer support |
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