10 Questions
What is the non-literal, non-realistic aspect of play referred to in the text?
Imaginative play
How does play contribute to children's development according to the text?
It promotes social competence
What type of play involves children pretending to be characters or engaging in make-believe scenarios?
Pretend or dramatic play
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of play in the text?
Improving reading skills
Why is play considered an important vehicle for developing self-regulation?
Because it allows children to control emotions
What is a common behavior observed in children around age 2, according to the text?
Pretending to drink from a shell
How does high-level dramatic play benefit children, as mentioned in the text?
Promoting self-regulation
What is emphasized as a crucial factor in promoting children's extended engagement in make-believe play?
Active scaffolding of imaginative play
In what way does play support academic learning, based on the information provided?
Promoting abilities underlying academic learning
What skill do children develop through engaging in high-level dramatic play, as per the text?
Impulse control
Learn about an approach to teaching in early childhood education that is grounded in research and focuses on promoting children's optimal learning and development through play. Explore the characteristics of play and its importance in children's lives.
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