What is your child learning through PLAY? by Je'Neka Bland https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1 A short documentation about what kids learn while engaging PLAY. en-us 2018-11-28 00:47:16 UTC 2025-11-20 19:54:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png 1 Stroke at a Time blandjeneka https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1/wish/308594482 Children ages 48-60 months, that engage in painting meet several of the GELD standards such as...(notes 7)

  • CD-CR2.4a Uses materials to create original work for self-expression and to express individual creativity.  
  • She uses the paint and paper to show her creativity.  
  • APL3.4a Engages in independent activities and continues tasks over a period of time. 
  • She goes from painting to washing the brush, to a to getting white paper and clipping it on, all on her own. She continues painting throughout the entire observation.  
  • APL1.4b Selects and carries out activities without adult prompting. 
  • She washes her paintbrush out and gets clean white paper (again, all on her own). 
  • PDM6.4a Performs fine-motor tasks that require small-muscle strength and control.  
  • She is gripping the paintbrush with her thumb and index finder.  



]]> 2018-11-28 01:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1/wish/308594482 The way she see's the world... blandjeneka https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1/wish/308606884 Children ages 48-60 months often immitate their views of the world through play. Children at play meet several of GELD standards such as...(notes 1)

  • SED1.4d Shows independence in his/her own choices 
  • She goes from cooking, to drawing shapes on the board, to playing with dolls all on her own.  
  • SED1.4c Shows confidence in a range of abilities and the capacity to accomplish tasks and take on new tasks. 
  • She says “I can do this”.  
  • SED2.4c Uses pretend play to present emotions of self and others.  
  • Using man doll to be the teacher.  
  • PDM4.4b Takes things apart and invents new structures using the parts.  
  • Child uses Legos to make a pattern. 
  • Standard PDM6: The child will demonstrate fine motor skills. 
  • She picks up another one and begins drawing shapes.
  • PDM1.4d Communicates the importance of safety rules. 
  • “I have to clean up so no one gets hurt from falling over toys. 
]]> 2018-11-28 01:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1/wish/308606884 1 Block at a Time... blandjeneka https://padlet.com/blandjeneka/w7kob5vvugk1/wish/308610106 It is known that children ages 48-60 months often play with blocks, what isn't known is the significant amount of learning that takes place while the child is learning...Children playing with blocks meets several of the GELD standards such as...


  • Standard CD-MA5: The child will explore, recognize, and describe spatial relationships between objects.  
  • Then adds more blocks to the driveway to make it longer. 
  • CD-SS3.4a Creates simple representations of home. 
  • She is constructing a house with building blocks.  
  • SED1.4d Shows independence in his/her own choices.  
  • Finishes the house and says “I’m done”. 
 
  • APL1.4b Selects and carries out activities without adult prompting. 
  • Plays quietly with no adult interaction. 
 
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