Unit 6 Project Laura Cook CE215-03 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning Kaplan University Professor Christina Bass August 25, 2013
— Play can help children better understand the spoken word (Williamson & Silvern, 1984).How play addresses Communication (Language) development
—Play provides opportunities for children to stimulate their curiosity and allow them to experiment with their surroundings, one way being practicing language skills by interacting with themselves and with others.
Early Childhood
How play addresses Adaptive (Self-Help) Skill development — Adaptive/self-help skills are extremely important in fostering independence and confidence in a child. Children need to develop confidence in their own ability and to be self-reliant and play aids in this area by making a big building using blocks without it falling. — Staying engaged in a developmentally appropriate play activity such as Simon says in the classroom also helps in this area, it helps them to do each step of the game correctly while stimulating their brain.
Learning Through Play is Fun References Auerbach, S. (2010, August). Building Blocks to PLAY & LEARN: Let’s build a better tomorrow one brick at a time today. Playthings, 108(6), 13-16. Retrieved from Kaplan Library. Rushton, S. (2010). Neuroscience, Play and Early Childhood Education: Connections, Implications and Assessment. Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(5), 351-361. Retrieved from Kaplan Library. Website: Education.com: /language-play-development/?page=3 Website: Education.com:http://www.education.com/reference/article/importantance-play-cognitive-language/ Website: Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/importance-play–social-emotional/ Website: tats.ucf.edu: http://www.tats.ucf.edu/docs/eUpdates/Curriculum-14.pdf
How play addresses Physical development — Play contributes to children’s fine and gross motor development





