PLAY CYCLES, CUES AND FRAMES
THE PLAY CUE
This is the signal that the child gives that they want to play; for example a boy kicking a ball towards you.
THE PLAY RETURN
This is what goes back to the child after they have given the signal-the play return does not have to be a person; you kicking the ball back.
THE PLAY FRAME
The play frame is created by cues and returns to form completion of the play frame.(two children kicking a ball one to the other for a period of time)
PLAY ANNIHILATION
This occurs when the child moves on from their play to something else.( example one of the children gets bored and leaves the play) A PLAY CYCLE
This is the flow of play which starts with the play cue then continues through to the play return making a play …show more content…
The adult play worker usually remains outside of the play frame unless invited in via a play cue by the child. In the event of play annihilation play workers should allow the child to move onto the next play experience.
Loose Parts
The theory of ‘loose parts’ proposes that the possibilities for play, for interaction, exploration and discovery, creativity, etc. may be directly related to the number and the kinds of features in the environment. Nicholson suggests that the seashore represents an ideal play environment through its degree of disorder, the range of found components, variation of living and non-living objects, the constantly changing development.
Play space
A place that is designated primarily for children's play, including playgrounds and recreation grounds is called a play space.
The play space includes both the physical space – buildings, rooms, heating, lightening and ventilation, outdoor areas, landscaping and structure; and less tangible factors such as mood and …show more content…
In the past, many authors have written about play as a means to measure other skills (Bundy, 1993) or as a reflection of child development (Sparling, Walker, & Singdahlsen, 1984). Play has been observed, categorized, labelled, and studied by researchers in many fields (Cole & la Voie, 1985; Fein, 1981; Gesell, 1940; Parten, 1932; Saunders, Sayer, & Goodale, 1999). Previous research has clearly demonstrated that children progress through stages and exhibit differing play preferences over time (Cole & la Voie, 1985; Fein, 1981; Lowe, 1975). Recently, occupational therapy scholars have stressed the importance of examining play as an occupation rather than analyzing its component parts (Bundy, 1993; Couch, Deitz, & Kanny, 1998, Knox, 1997; Parham & Primeau,
THE PLAY CUE
This is the signal that the child gives that they want to play; for example a boy kicking a ball towards you.
THE PLAY RETURN
This is what goes back to the child after they have given the signal-the play return does not have to be a person; you kicking the ball back.
THE PLAY FRAME
The play frame is created by cues and returns to form completion of the play frame.(two children kicking a ball one to the other for a period of time)
PLAY ANNIHILATION
This occurs when the child moves on from their play to something else.( example one of the children gets bored and leaves the play) A PLAY CYCLE
This is the flow of play which starts with the play cue then continues through to the play return making a play …show more content…
The adult play worker usually remains outside of the play frame unless invited in via a play cue by the child. In the event of play annihilation play workers should allow the child to move onto the next play experience.
Loose Parts
The theory of ‘loose parts’ proposes that the possibilities for play, for interaction, exploration and discovery, creativity, etc. may be directly related to the number and the kinds of features in the environment. Nicholson suggests that the seashore represents an ideal play environment through its degree of disorder, the range of found components, variation of living and non-living objects, the constantly changing development.
Play space
A place that is designated primarily for children's play, including playgrounds and recreation grounds is called a play space.
The play space includes both the physical space – buildings, rooms, heating, lightening and ventilation, outdoor areas, landscaping and structure; and less tangible factors such as mood and …show more content…
In the past, many authors have written about play as a means to measure other skills (Bundy, 1993) or as a reflection of child development (Sparling, Walker, & Singdahlsen, 1984). Play has been observed, categorized, labelled, and studied by researchers in many fields (Cole & la Voie, 1985; Fein, 1981; Gesell, 1940; Parten, 1932; Saunders, Sayer, & Goodale, 1999). Previous research has clearly demonstrated that children progress through stages and exhibit differing play preferences over time (Cole & la Voie, 1985; Fein, 1981; Lowe, 1975). Recently, occupational therapy scholars have stressed the importance of examining play as an occupation rather than analyzing its component parts (Bundy, 1993; Couch, Deitz, & Kanny, 1998, Knox, 1997; Parham & Primeau,