(4.1) Explain how to plan a play based approach to learning for early years children You can plan a play based approach to learning for early years children by looking at their needs and interests and planning according to what they like doing, by using the space, if the space is big then make sure that the activities are spread out so that all the activities are not crowded in one place, by making sure that the setting is inclusive so that people of any country and culture are welcome and their festivals are celebrated, by making sure that observations on the children are done regularly so that you can see the child progressing. (4.2) Explain how to support a play based approach to learning for early years children You can support a play…
Another way in which practitioners support children’s well-being is by making sure the children are always provided with both educational and enjoyable activities, as children learn through play and the children are much more likely to learn if the activities interest them. These activities could include touchy-feely books, gluing and sticking, toy phones and drawing. Drawing, for example, helps children master the grasps (including the palmer grasp, pincer grasp and tripod grasp) and is also an enjoyable activity for some children to take part in so they could be interested. It is important to find activities and themes each child is interested in to make sure they are included and that they join in, as well as learning and developing in the activity as they are more likely to pay attention if they are interested, which could lead to them paying attention, learning…
In the beginning of the Iron Man trilogy, we are introduced to Tony Stark as egotistical yet intellectual weapon designer. The production begins with Tony Stark travelling through a desert location with a military team before they’re attacked. An admiration of Stark is created through casual dialogue and rock music playing in the background. The viewer is then introduced to Stark through close-ups of his whiskey and suit before a full image is shown thus indicating an impressive figure.…
Recently I did my observation at Chime Institute 's Schwarzenegger Community School in a first-grade class that consisted of about twenty students both those of who have disabilities and do not. These students are typically six years old and at the time there was one teacher and one assistant who led the class. In the classroom, there was also one paraprofessional for the student with special needs. The mother of the child was also there guiding her daughter and helping with any questions the paraprofessional had regarding her daughter 's needs. For the majority of my observation, I was in a class setting…
The girl might learn that it is expected to use artificial products to be considered pretty 6. I believe that these toys for boys and girls are important to children’s socialization because they are teaching them what to except society wants in the future. When children cannot communicate verbally, toys become a great tool for planting seeds of how society wants them to function as a part of society. These toys enforce what societies views of how they should be brought up. For example, when a young boy gets hurt, society says not to cry and walk it off.…
The rapid economic development has impacted our life tremendously. Life is getting much easier and more convenient thanks technology and quick accessed information. However, we do not have everything for granted, we have been working so hard for it. As parents, we spend more time working to bring home money and at the same time dealing with the stress of keeping the job. Consequently, we spend less time with our family, especially with our children, to play with our children or read them a good story.…
Spontaneous curriculum that may have emerged from the children’s curiosity or interests consisted of what would fit inside the oven and what could not fit. The children open a play doctor kit and they all looked into each other’s ears. One female took the lead in this area and seemed to assert herself as head physician for the group. Teacher demonstrates flexibility when facilitating activities when there would be an eruption of what is “mine” and “no” between the children over a toy. Expressive language is the theme for this group.…
The Effects of the Lack of Play on Learning: The first few years are the most crucial for brain development and research has shown that stimulating play and learning experiences for children help to build connections in the brain called neural pathways which are essential for cognitive development. Lack of these opportunities restricts the development of these pathways, slowing down or delaying learning in the short term and affecting a child’s chances in the long term. Play is one of the main ways in which children interact with one another and form relationships. Lack of social interaction can lead to a child not being able to learn how to co-operate, develop confidence as well as problem solving and thinking skills.…
Thus, if a child does not have the opportunity to play with items such as toys, they have an increase chance of deviant behaviour and abnormal development (Goldstein, 2012). Overall, toys are one of the primary elements of a child’s growth. Therefore, this paper will be specifically…
Children are allowed to make their own choices about play. Making these decision helps them to make connections about choices and consequences (NAEYC, n.d.). To facilitate optimal development, the teacher must engage the child while at play (Kieff & Casbergue, 2000). The educator intentionally considers activities that are appropriate for the child. This consideration includes activities that are age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, as well as individually appropriate (Kieff & Casbergue, 2000).…
Let us imagine how would we feel after launching ourselves to space while holding a nuclear bomb in order to save the world from an extraterrestrial invasion. That instant could represent our last moment being alive and at the same time this could be traumatic experience for some people. Superheroes are not immune to this type of responses, they are still humans. This reminds us that after all, Tony Stark is the man behind the Iron Man suit. Tony is a man haunted by all his experiences.…
Play-Based Curriculum In early childhood education, there are different methods that can be used when teaching the curriculum. Two approaches of teaching the curriculum include play-based and subject-based curriculum (Downey & Garzoli, 2007). A play-based curriculum approach to teaching revolves around teaching the curriculum through play.…
Toys and Childhood 1. What role do toys (including, in the broad sense, children 's film and literature) play in our society? When responding, please draw from the article "From Control to Adaptation" and your own experience. The role toys play in our society is shaping the way children see themselves and others in gender roles, in competition, and in general "play" (either alone or with one another.)…
In an Iron Man 2 movie cover found on the Amazon website, there are four people on the poster. Specifically, there are two men and two women. The men are positioned above the women and are dressed in suits. Both women appear to be wearing tight, form-fitting clothes. While the men are wearing sharp suits that seem to emphasizes their size.…
Introduction Cognitive psychologists want to know what mechanisms move children forward from one knowledge state to a more adult-like knowledge state. There is one mechanism that has been explored, which is children’s ability to ask questions to gather the information they need to achieve a more adult-like knowledge state. Question asking has always been an important source for children to seek out information. For younger children who do not yet possess ability to ask questions verbally, they usually point to the novel object.…