Play for Pre-k! by Gabriella Trombetta https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf Ages 3 -5 years old en-us 2021-03-29 20:52:07 UTC 2021-03-30 18:30:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Why is creativity and play so important? (For teachers and parents) trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365802274 Positive developmental benefits in areas such as : Cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills

These benefits help our children prepare for : Life skills, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking

Creativity and play go hand in hand! For more information on the benefits of play and why it is so important to children and their development see the box labeled what you should know about play!

Developmental milestones during ages 3-5: Gross and fine motor skills are increasing, making sense of words, identifying colors and shapes, start to understand feelings and so much more. 

Below I have included a link that goes through all the physical, language, cognitive, and emotional developmental milestones for children ages 3 - 5. Knowing these can help parents and teachers know what to look for and what can be achieved during certain types of play!

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17, P., Louis, P., Knechel, P., & Simon, P. (2019, July 08). How to facilitate risky play in the classroom. Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://blog.himama.com/how-to-facilitate-risky-play/


Bucher, A. (2020, December 22). 7 ideas From Reggio Emilia that any early Childhood teacher can use. Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ideas-reggio-emilia-any-early-childhood-teacher-can-use?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9YWDBhDyARIsADt6sGbYMZWmI6Ckc1A8hjwiY6H04LKQzZiDAK2GUsK3uypYzeCkPN_xReEaAr6TEALw_wcB


Creating a safe classroom environment. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/creating-safe-classroom-environment-climate.shtml


Developmental benefits of play for children. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2021, from    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00222216.1990.11969821


Promoting associative and Cooperative interactions. (2018, September 17). Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://my.vanderbilt.edu/mnpspartnership/magic8/associative-and-cooperative-interactions/


NAEYC. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-things-every-parent-play


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Sandall, S. R. (2003, May). Play Modifications for Children with Disabilities. Retrieved from https://qualitystartoc.org/Documents/Play%20Modifications%20for%20Children%20with%20Disabilities.pdf

The 6 stages of how kids learn to play: Child development. (2020, November 24). Retrieved March 30, 2021, from https://pathways.org/kids-learn-play-6-stages-play-development/


University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. (n.d.). Developmental milestones: 3-5 years. https://www.mcesc.org/docs/building/3/27758_ocd_dm_3-5.pdf?id=1564


]]> 2021-03-29 20:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365804044 For the teachers! trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365805287 How can you include play in the classroom and still create a safe environment for your students? 

Try the Reggio Emilia approach:
     This is a child-centered approach for early childhood education. It teaches the educator to embrace student-led play, allowing the environment to represent all learners, including families as our partners, and multiple opportunities for different ways of learning! (A link below is provided for more tips and tricks based on this approach)

Promoting associative and cooperative play in the classroom:
 There are multiple ways teachers can promote play within the classroom. Some key factors are setting up activities where social interaction must occur and modeling/instructing interpersonal skills so students can learn the required social skills. (See to the box labeled promoting play in the classroom for strategies to try in your classroom!)

How to create a safe space for play:
 Organizing and physically manipulating our classrooms is one of the most helpful things when it comes to creating a safe space for our students to play in. Arranging the classroom so all resources are accessible and so students can be supervised at all times is key. (See to the box labeled creating a safe space for play for more information)


]]> 2021-03-29 20:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365805287 For the family! trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365805685 How to incorporate play in the home:
 By using items you already have in the home you can easily provide an endless amount of opportunity for play for your child! The following are examples of play that can be seen in the everyday household and the type of play it includes. 

Examples like, playing dress-up, pretend shopping, or caring for baby dolls are all considered pretend play. This allows for children to think abstractly and to develop understanding and life skills.

Puzzels in the home are a great and simple way to increase a child's problem-solving and persistence skills. 

There are a lot more ways to support play within the home and below is a link that can provide you with advice on incorporating play within the home!


]]> 2021-03-29 20:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365805685 For students with special needs! trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365807116 Children with disabilities or special needs can thrive in the classroom when the appropriate modifications and adaptations are made for them!

Usually, an appropriate IEP would be provided per student based on their individual needs. However, there are things the teacher can do in the classroom to allow the student to participate in classroom play and activities. 

Things that can be modified or adapted:

Environment - alterations can be made to the physical and social environment for students

Materials - modifying the play and or activity materials so they can be manipulated by the student. Also, making sure the content is provided at the appropriate developmental level for the student. Providing different forms of materials as well would be helpful (visuals, auditory, verbal directions)

Simplifying activities - breaking them down into parts and reducing the number of steps or directions for play and activities. 

More ideas can be given in the website provided below to help students with disabilities in the classroom!

]]> 2021-03-29 20:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365807116 Most common types of play seen with ages 3-5: trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365847152
Risky play: When students have the opportunity to learn through exploring their surrounding environment. They use their minds, senses, and body during this play. Children bush natural boundaries and do things without the help from an adult. Since risky play however does come with the potential risk of danger there is an article provided to help parents and teachers learn how to facilitate risky play. (See to the box labeled facilitating risky play for more information)

associative play: When students are engaged with one another during their own play. Students are not working together towards a common goal but are playing side by side where social interaction is included. (See box labeled promoting play in the classroom for ideas and benefits on associative play)

cooperative play: When students play and work together towards a common goal. This type of play has a purpose. To achieve this type of play students will need collaboration and cooperative skills. (See box labeled promoting play in the classroom for ideas and benefits on cooperative play)]]> 2021-03-29 21:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365847152 Creating a safe space for play trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365932579 2021-03-29 22:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365932579 Facilitating risky play trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365947686 2021-03-29 22:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365947686 Promoting play in the classroom trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365967412 2021-03-29 22:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1365967412 What you should know as a parent about play trombettagab https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1366536094 2021-03-30 03:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/trombettagab/c8bhyas556xy5xbf/wish/1366536094