Session 3

Session 3: Developing Through Play

 

Session Summary

 

 

Review Session 3 to prepare for writing the quiz. As you review, note the sections that connect with the following points:

• Play is the process by which young children develop and grow. Play is not something you have to force on children—all children want to play.
  
  
• Play experiences promote development in all areas. It is important to know the criteria for true play:
  • The play experience must by freely chosen by the child.
  • The child directs the play.
  • The child has a reason or goal for being involved in the experience.
  • The adult follows the child’s lead.
  • The child is not expected to produce or complete a product.
    
    
• Not all play is of equal value. Some forms of play provide positive experiences while others are of less benefit to the child. Less desirable play experiences include the following:
  • overly aggressive play
  • repeatedly playing in the same way with the same materials
  • not focussing on a play activity for a significant period of time
    
    
• A quality play program includes play that accomplishes the following:
  • contributes to the child’s physical, social-emotional, intellectual, and creative development
  • provides positive play experiences for all children
  • keeps children’s interest for extended periods of time
  • allows each child to feel successful
    
    
• The caregiver has an important role in supporting and encouraging play by doing the following:
  • making sure the environment promotes play—enough toys and equipment that are accessible, in good repair, and well organized, and enough time and space to play
    
  • enriching and enhancing play through interacting with the children
  • modelling play and the enjoyment of play
  • showing a positive attitude toward play

Session Quiz

 

Checking In

 

Contact your teacher to decide together when and where you will complete the Session 3 Quiz.

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