THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Chapter 24 PLAY AND
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Chapter 24
PLAY AND DEVELOPMENT Physically – Play helps children strengthen their muscles. Intellectually – Play teaches children about their environment – shapes, sizes, numbers, etc. Emotionally – Play helps children learn how to reach out to others and give and receive love. Socially – Play teaches children how to make and maintain relationships and resolve conflict. Morally – Play teaches children how their actions affect others.
Active Play Activities that are primarily physical and use large motor skills Quiet Play Activities that engage the mind and smallmotor skills. � Climbing � Reading � Riding � Modeling a tricycle � Chasing around park � Jumping on trampoline � Painting � Quiet � They need active play to release energy and develop large muscles. clay play helps them to develop small muscles and to think in different ways.
INFANTS AND PLAY Infants need sensory-play opportunities � Sensory toys – objects that stimulate the senses with different textures, shapes, sounds, and colors. Mobiles Toys that squeak and rattle Teething rings Objects should not have sharp edges or parts small enough to swallow! They are most interested in seeing faces and hearing voices. No toy can replace this contact!
TODDLERS AND PLAY Toddlerhood is an active time. They enjoy: � Running � Jumping � Balancing � Climbing � Puzzles � Stacking blocks � Pretend play
PRESCHOOLERS AND PLAY Preschoolers increase the variety of play as their skills become more complex. � Coloring � Drawing � Creating collages � Puzzles � Pretend play � Imaginary playmates
