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Sociodramatic Play

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Social Play

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Constructive Play

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Physical Play

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Outdoor play encourages small and large motor skill development and cardiovascular endurance.

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Bacteria and viruses spread quickly so as a way to reduce infection it is important for students to have fresh air.  The infections are dispelled out in the open. On top of this the physical health of the students occurs through exercise which keeps them healthy. It encourages them to be more active at home.

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-Need a full and enjoyable childhood in order to prepare for adulthood.
-Being outdoors is an important part of being a child
-Children need to be children: being outdoors allows them to have freedom, adventure, experimentation, and risk-taking

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This theory states that children need to play outdoors to release energy. By playing and "letting off steam," children are able to recharge and return to the classroom ready to learn.

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Physical Play:
-should be encouraged by climbing equipment and swings
- Supports development of the brain and nerve functions and growth
Constructive Play:
-occurs in sandboxes, in sand/water areas, on flat surfaces, even on grass
Social Play:
-develop basic social skills and social competencies
Sociodramatic Play:
- Requires children to impose details, information, and meaning into their play
-expand children's imagination
Games with Rules:
-example: Red Light, Green Light

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Playing outdoors gives children the opportunity to hands on learn about the world in concrete and meaningful ways. It is a fun way to answer questions such as:
- How can my tricycle go faster?
- What does mud feel like?
-  What does mud feel like?
- Why do we slide down not up?

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Kate Murphy, a KIPP DC Grow Pre-K teacher, talks about the importance of play for our youngest learners.

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1. Fine and gross motor development, exploring, risk-taking
2. Outdoor play has been taken away in many aspects of our culture
-Children learn through play despite many people believing that outdoor time is not related to academics.