After reading the NAEYC publication, “The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play: A Developing Story” from this Unit’s Reading and Resources, respond to the following questions;
- How does a playful environment with all of its materials and resources influence a child’s play?
- What are some strategies you learned about room arrangement to enhance children’s learning in an early childhood classroom?
- Think back to a time where you observed or visited a preschool classroom.
Use your own experiences and reference the readings in APA format to answer the question.
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Readings and Resources
eBook:
Sluss, D. J. (2019). Supporting play in early childhood: Environment, curriculum, assessment (3rd ed.). Cengage.
In this chapter, the role of the adult in play is discussed as well, as the benefits of play for children. The organization of the classroom, including design and materials, is described. Various program models and teaching approaches are defined.
- Chapter 5: Supporting Play in the Classroom
Articles, Websites, and Videos:
This website gives a detailed outline of the benefits of play and brain development. Descriptions of how play can be facilitated in each classroom area are provided. You will need the information for the Unit 3 discussion.
- Hassinger-Das, B., Hirsch-Pasek, K, & Michnick-Golinkof, R. (2017, May). The case of brain science and guided play: A developing story. Young Children.
The chapter in this book offers an overview of the children’s perceptions of the classroom environment in England and India.
- Moyles, J.R. & Papatheodorou, T. (2012). Chapter Four: Young children’s perceptions of their classroom environment. In T. Papatheodorou & J. Moyles (Eds.), Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Early Childhood. Sage Publications.
This website gives an overview of spontaneous play and the stages of play. This website will be helpful for your Unit 3 Assignment.
- Best Start (n.d.). Importance of play.
Supplemental Resources:
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