Play and the learning environment
What is the Value of Play?
Name
Importance of Play in EEC classroom
Benefit of using authentic observation (anecdotal observation) in the early childhood classroom
oWhat are the benefits of this type of observation? (S3a)
Running Records (include a photo of your running records)
Analysis of Observation of Play
Description of how the play developed and the ages of the children involved (years and months).
Visual documentation of the block play in the video (screen shots) or pictures from the in-class observation (total of four)
Emotional Development
oWhat did you see that represented emotional development? (Feelings, engagement, sense of pride.) (S1a)
Social Development
oWhat did you see that represented social development? (association with others.) (S1a)
Physical Development
oWhat did you see that represented physical development? (balance, movement, gross and fine motor.) (S1a)
Language Development
oWhat did you see that represented language development? (listening, speaking, communicating, gestures.)
Cognitive Development
oWhat did you see that represented cognitive development? (exploration, discovery, problem solving, curiosity.)
Scaffolding Learning Through Play
Suggested Activities based on Developmental Milestones
Based on the knowledge gained from the growth or learning that took place in each developmental area, how and what would you do to scaffold the child/children’s learning based on their developmental milestones and the Florida Early Learning Standards (i.e. activities, materials in the class, etc.) (S1a, S1c, S4b).
Emotional Development
Activity
Standard
Physical
Activity
Standard:
Social
Activity
Standard
Activity
Cognitive
Standard:
Language
Activity
Standard
Final Thoughts/ Reflection:
oHow you would share the information gathered with the family and other professionals? (S3d)
oHow you will incorporate the use of child observations as you develop professionally? (S3b, S3d)
Answer to the question:
What is the value of play in EEC?