How Do Children Learn Through Play, Manipulation, and Exploration? by Tiffanie Doro https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs An insight to how play, manipulation and exploration help develop essential aspects of learning using the example of block play. en-us 2019-04-16 17:37:11 UTC 2020-11-06 03:06:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4a1.png Observation: Puts a driveway on the house with blocks and puts two play cars made with blocks in it. tiffanienoeldoro https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068130 When the child adds toys cars to the driveway, we can pin point developmental standards such as:
CD-SS3.4a: Creates simple representations of home, school and community.
CD-CP2.4b: Uses observation and imitation to transfer knowledge to new experiences. 
 

]]> 2019-04-16 17:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068130 Observation: Grabs other classroom items to put in block house (animals to express as pets.) tiffanienoeldoro https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068366 When the child explores other materials in the environment to incorporate into her house we can observe standards such as:
APLI.4b: Selects and carries out activities without adult prompting.
CD-SS3.4a: Creates simple representations of home, school and community. 
 



]]> 2019-04-16 17:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068366 Observation: Goes to a different area of the block area to find different shaped blocks to add to the house. tiffanienoeldoro https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068779 CD-MA6.4b: Combines simple shapes to form new shapes.
SEDI.4d: Shows independence in his/her own choices.
APL3.4a: Engages in independent activities and continues tasks over a period of time. ]]> 2019-04-16 17:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068779 Observation: Uses blocks to measure how long the house can be. tiffanienoeldoro https://padlet.com/tiffanienoeldoro/epmtp46sh8zs/wish/352068930 When the child uses the blocks to measure the length of the house, the child is meeting standards such as:
APL5.4c: Demonstrates inventiveness, imagination and creativity to solve a problem.
PDM3.4b: Demonstrates spatial awareness through play activities. 


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