The Empowerment of Play for the School-Age Child Pre-Assessment Questions
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a. Play is an enjoyable activity that serves both recreational and educational purposes.
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By definition, play means “to occupy oneself in amusement or recreation,” but play can also be defined as the “work” of children. It is an enjoyable pastime that serves both recreational and educational purposes.
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By definition, play means “to occupy oneself in amusement or recreation,” but play can also be defined as the “work” of children. It is an enjoyable pastime that serves both recreational and educational purposes.
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b. Teachers should not play with children; they should supervise instead.
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Frequent interaction with others is the best way for children to learn essential social skills. By playing with others, children develop skills required for successful relationships with other adults and their peers.
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Frequent interaction with others is the best way for children to learn essential social skills. By playing with others, children develop skills required for successful relationships with other adults and their peers.
Revised 6/14/2013
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c. School-age child care teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining effective learning environments.
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In school settings and out-of-school centers, teachers and child care professionals have the responsibility for creating an environment which promotes play. There is pervasive evidence that play has a significant role in the development of problem-solving skills as well as other capabilities that are related to the academic and socio-personal outcomes valued by educators and the public.
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In school settings and out-of-school centers, teachers and child care professionals have the responsibility for creating an environment which promotes play. There is pervasive evidence that play has a significant role in the development of problem-solving skills as well as other capabilities that are related to the academic and socio-personal outcomes valued by educators and the public.
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