children & play. read the cartoon and write a paragraph to explain what it means
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Children & Play
Read the cartoon and write a paragraph to explain what it
means.
PLAY IS OFTEN CONSIDERED:
Child’s WorkWHY?
Developmental Benefits
• Physical Development:
Builds StrengthDevelops Balance
Improves Small/Large Motor Skills
Developmental Benefits
• Intellectual Development:
Categorizing ObjectsApplying Problem-Solving Skills
Using SymbolsDeveloping Memory
Developmental Benefits
• Emotional Development:
(self-awareness & self-identity)Working Through Challenges/Problems
Reducing Stress/FrustrationsDeveloping Control Over Environment
Working Through Moods/Feelings
Developmental Benefits
• Social Development:
Getting Along with OthersSharing with Others
Learning to Take Turns
Developmental Benefits
• Moral Development:
Playing FairGood Sportsmanship
No Cheating
Developmental Benefits
• Creative Development:
ImaginationThinking Outside the Box
Developmental Benefits
• Language Development:
RhymesSongs/Finger Plays
RepetitionWord Recognition
Created by Kim GraybillPSU Project
Revised 2012