dare to take this monstrous phenomenon? The producers to Ninja Kiwi were sitting in their conference room telling jokes when one of them stood up and said, “Eureka! I have an idea that could take us to the top.” His idea was the game Bloons. Players play as a simple monkey throwing darts in order to pop their way through 50 levels. Bloons is based on the fact that popping balloons is fun. It not only is fun but educational in such ways that you have to come up with a strategy and determine what angles

Play is the way children learn and understand their world. Play-based learning is the best way to teach children. It is also the most developmentally appropriate way to educate children. There are some negative effects of play-based learning, however long-term results suggest that learning by play when young, has greater benefits. There are different types of learning and different methods to teach children in play. The way an educator develops his/her curriculum based on play effects the way he/she

Review Theories of play, both traditional and contemporary views Traditional views usually look at the driving forces of children’s play and focuses mainly on its physical and instinctive aspects. • Surplus Energy Theory- Humans play when they have excess energy where they have a finite amount of energy that is mainly used for survival and work. Similarly for children, by discharging this excess energy in play, balance is actually restored to their bodies. As children usually play more they have greater

Play is such an important part of the learning and growing, especially for children. Children engage in many different types of play, but the play I saw the most when I observe the children of my daycare is sociodramatic play. The book Understanding Dramatic Play by Judith Kase-Polisini defines sociodramatic play as “both players must tacitly or openly agree to act out the same drama” (Kase-Polisini 40). This shows that children play with each other and make their worlds together as equal creators

Play is a verb that describes when one “engages in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose”. (Oxford Dictionary 2014) Play relates to the notion of “having fun” and defines the idea of “frivolity, light hearted, chaotic, free and open (child’s play), repetitive (ritual/child’s play/instrument), leisurely, productive, non-productive (opposite of work), creative, profane, sacred, innocent, competitive, interpretive, simulation, improvisation, happy (opposite

when grown ups hear the word play they tend to oversee the importance of play in the classroom. Being in Jumpstart, this last two years and reading the textbook The Play’s the Thing by Elizabeth Jones and Gretchen Reynolds I was able to see how Play is really important for children because when they are involve in playing they are developing their literacy skills, by trying out new vocabulary words, listening to the core storybooks, or pretend play in the dramatic play area. Along with helping them

A play-centered curriculum is best to optimize learning for young students especially in the younger grades. Students engage in play with peers and actively learn without realizing it. The benefits of play are that students get to learn from play, develop social skills, as well as learn from their peers. Play fosters the natural development of children. Play is a basic instinct that comes naturally and innately to all. As humans we best excel at something we are familiarized with and when socializing

Play: The Meaning and Importance When one thinks on the subject of playing what comes to mind? It is most likely the thought of having fun and a good time, not the thought of a learning experience. Educators notice the concept of play as a tool that can be applied to aid a child succeed and grow as individuals. The meaning of play can be defined through research as well as how it can assist in the development of a child’s personal skills through play experiences. The learning process for a child

Why is Play so Important? Play has a vital role in brain development. Play is so important that it has actually been recognized as a child’s born right. Play is essential because it plays a major role children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is through play that parents can learn to better understand and communicate with their children. Unfortunately children these days are being allowed less time for free, creative, child-driven play in order to spend more time focused

Early childhood teachers often say that “play is a child’s work” while some parents ask ‘Did my child just play all day?’” (Rice 1). Many people do not realise how important play is and what role it plays in the development of their children. Teachers provide opportunities for children to have spontaneous, unstructured child-initiated play experiences by providing stimulating materials to “enhance and entice children into play” (Rice 2). These materials include loose parts and are open-ended and