Session 2

1. Session 2

1.5. Learning Activity 2

CCS3130 Session 2

Session 2: Creative Development

Learning Activity 2: Materials and Activities That Support Children’s Creative Development

Focus

This photo shows a young boy dressed up in a man’s suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie.

Using the materials found in a dramatic interest centre to dress up as different characters supports children’s creative development.

Whenever child care providers are going to add to or change the materials provided for the children, they need to ask themselves the following questions:

Is change going to benefit the children’s play?
Is the new material safe and easily supervised?
Is the new material developmentally appropriate for the ages of the children in my care?

Once the materials have been added, the child care provider can encourage children’s play by

introducing vocabulary
encouraging children to role play
asking open-ended questions to extend learning
becoming a play partner while ensuring the play is directed by the child
observing and participating in play

Directions

Step 1: Review Unsafe Materials and Their Safe Alternatives.

Step 2: Complete Learning Activity 2: Materials and Activities That Support Children’s Creative Development.

Step 3: Review the Student Rubric for Learning Activity 2: Materials and Activities That Support Children’s Creative Development. Assess the quality of your responses and make any necessary adjustments.

Checking In

Save the completed learning activity and your self-assessment in your course folder.

Course Completion Checklist

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