Our Reflection:
Play is a very effective for kids to learn. I believe that play often stimulate the learning to be more interesting and fun allowing the children to be active participation.As, we have learn in our theory. Piaget's Cognitive Theory which agrees that children best learn through play. Although, play is an effective method that can let children absorb knowledge fast. Play should have a balance of concrete materials, worksheet and active involvement. The ability to let children learn to play could make them achieve their full potential. Moreover, we can include technology into play. This will make the child's learning more fun and exciting. Not only that, as our country is rapidly involving technology. The exposure to technology using play will be benefit as children gain a knowledge and experience to use technology properly such as computer, camera and so on.
Not only that,play is an effective way to enhance the child's PILES development, which is physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development. However, there are not many toys or materials are appropriate for any child. Thus, parents and teachers have an important role of selecting the play materials for the children according to their needs, interest and age. Therefore, we have attach an article below which shows some appropriate toys that, parent and teachers can use for their child's learning.We can also integrate technology issues into child's learning process. For example, we can use video camera to record the process of children learn through play. It can be used as a review for children, parents or even teachers to see what they have learned before and their strength or weakness. Then, as adult we can refer on these information and evaluate our lesson. We can also scaffold the child to achieve their full potential.
Here is article we found interesting about the benefit of play and Ways to Select Appropriate Toys for Children
Why Is Play Important?
Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them. It helps children understand their environment and gives them a chance to learn and to practice new skills. Here are just a few examples of what your child learns and practices every time he/she plays:Play is a very effective for kids to learn. I believe that play often stimulate the learning to be more interesting and fun allowing the children to be active participation.As, we have learn in our theory. Piaget's Cognitive Theory which agrees that children best learn through play. Although, play is an effective method that can let children absorb knowledge fast. Play should have a balance of concrete materials, worksheet and active involvement. The ability to let children learn to play could make them achieve their full potential. Moreover, we can include technology into play. This will make the child's learning more fun and exciting. Not only that, as our country is rapidly involving technology. The exposure to technology using play will be benefit as children gain a knowledge and experience to use technology properly such as computer, camera and so on.
Not only that,play is an effective way to enhance the child's PILES development, which is physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development. However, there are not many toys or materials are appropriate for any child. Thus, parents and teachers have an important role of selecting the play materials for the children according to their needs, interest and age. Therefore, we have attach an article below which shows some appropriate toys that, parent and teachers can use for their child's learning.We can also integrate technology issues into child's learning process. For example, we can use video camera to record the process of children learn through play. It can be used as a review for children, parents or even teachers to see what they have learned before and their strength or weakness. Then, as adult we can refer on these information and evaluate our lesson. We can also scaffold the child to achieve their full potential.
Here is article we found interesting about the benefit of play and Ways to Select Appropriate Toys for Children
Why Is Play Important?
| ©The ability to problem-solve ©The ability to think logically ©Ways to communicate/interact with others ©Socially acceptable behaviors ©Creativity ©Flexibility ©The ability to adapt to situations |  |
What Toys Are Appropriate?
Toys should be appropriate for the child's age and abilities; too much difficulty causes frustration and misused toys are potentially hazardous. Toys should help children:| 1. Explore2. Invent 3. Create 4. Test out their skills 5. Show off 6. Stretch their physical limits 7. Fantasize 8. Role-play 9. Act protectively to something less powerful than themselves |  |
- Blocks: Wooden blocks, Legos, Duplos, Lincoln Logs, or wood scrapes of different sizes, shapes, and colors.
- Dolls, Puppets, and Stuffed Animals: With clothes and blankets (Barbie is good for children 6 or 7 years old).
- Domestic Props: Play food, money, tools cash register, dress up clothes, play (get play clothes, jewelry, and shoes at garage sales).
- Puzzles: Simple 4-10 pieces, sewing cards, beads to string (spools and cereal make good beads).
- Books: Picture books, poems, nursery rhymes, tapes, tape recorders, and magazines.
- Climbing, Jumping, Riding Toys: Tricycle, big wheel, swing, Nerf balls.
References:
Why Play is Important. (1997). Retrieved
October 20, 2010, from
http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen/play.htm
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