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Children need the physical knowledge of the world to engage in play.
Children need the physical knowledge of the world to engage in play.
True (A)
The teacher's role is minimal when it comes to stage-setting for play.
The teacher's role is minimal when it comes to stage-setting for play.
False (B)
Dulcie immediately begins building as soon as she arrives at the sand area.
Dulcie immediately begins building as soon as she arrives at the sand area.
False (B)
Jenny is more interested in her environment than her feelings as she arrives.
Jenny is more interested in her environment than her feelings as she arrives.
The sand area includes a collection of road-building equipment.
The sand area includes a collection of road-building equipment.
Marcos feels annoyed when Dulcie bulldozes his hole.
Marcos feels annoyed when Dulcie bulldozes his hole.
Jenny initially expresses interest in the rubber animals on the shelf.
Jenny initially expresses interest in the rubber animals on the shelf.
Teachers are responsible for providing enough materials and space for play.
Teachers are responsible for providing enough materials and space for play.
Jenny is immediately willing to leave her mother's side to play.
Jenny is immediately willing to leave her mother's side to play.
Dulcie and Marcos resolve their conflict without needing the teacher's intervention.
Dulcie and Marcos resolve their conflict without needing the teacher's intervention.
Flashcards
Play Environment
Play Environment
The physical space and materials that are set up for children to play in.
Teacher's Role in Play
Teacher's Role in Play
The teacher's responsibility is to provide a safe and stimulating play environment for children.
Physical Knowledge First
Physical Knowledge First
Children learn best by engaging with the world around them through their senses.
Creating Opportunities for Play
Creating Opportunities for Play
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Children's Natural Curiosity
Children's Natural Curiosity
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Allowing Exploration and Conflict
Allowing Exploration and Conflict
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Observing and Facilitating Play
Observing and Facilitating Play
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Using Questions to Facilitate Play
Using Questions to Facilitate Play
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Engaging Materials for Play
Engaging Materials for Play
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Variety of Materials
Variety of Materials
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Study Notes
Teacher as Stage Manager
- Teacher's role begins with the physical environment, setting the stage.
- Children first learn about the physical world ("it").
- Adults provide space, materials, and time for play.
- Young children don't ask "what can I do?" They figure it out.
Jenny's Play
- Jenny enters preschool, clutching her mother's hand.
- Sees road construction equipment in the sandbox area.
- Immediately grabs a bulldozer.
- Starts bulldozing in the sand, despite Marcos being there earlier.
- Marcos gets annoyed and socks Jenny.
- Jenny also socks Marcos back.
Teacher's Role
- Teacher intervenes between Marcos and Jenny.
- Asks Marcos what he wants to tell Dulcie.
- Jenny is not interested in the argument; she's interested in her feelings and taking off her jacket.
- Jenny enjoys seeing a set of rubber animals on a shelf, above toy blocks.
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