The Role of Play in Early Education

The Role of Play in Early Education

1st Reading

Chapter 3 Notes

• Teachers should strive to ensure they keep the learning environment flexible.
• A flexible learning environment helps children to explore their skills and abilities (Curtis & Carter,2003)
• Teachers should dedicate the indoor space and equipment for active play

Takeaway

• When there is sufficient space in the classroom, children can explore their abilities and talents at a younger age.

Question

• What does the learning environment communicate to the children about how they should use their bodies?

Chapter 4 Notes

• Teachers can improve the natural learning environment by designing tools that facilitate play.
• Natural outdoor resources of learning could Ybe utilized to enrich the learning environment.

Takeaway

• Natural materials and activities help in stimulating sensory skills among young children.

Question

• How can teachers gather natural loose parts for their play yard and indoor environment?

2nd Reading

Notes

• Integrating play in the curriculum helps to boost the level of learners’ engagement.
• Teachers should balance different types of play when integrated into the classroom setting (Powerful role of play in early education resources – (CA dept of education) 2021)
• Play helps to develop children’s capabilities, skills, and interests.
• Teachers should carefully listen, document, and acknowledge the different types of abilities children display during play.

Takeaway

• Play as Letter Bingo focuses on building letter recognition skills in learners.

Question

• Who should initiate play in the classroom setting?

3rd Reading

Notes

• Equality in early childhood could be attained by reviewing policies
• When all learners feel a sense of belonging, they tend to perform better
• Equity in early childhood programs means incorporating the needs of all communities and insights (Pratt, 2021).

Takeaway

• System building in early childhood means working with different communities to promote equality.

Question

• How can educators advocate for increased funding to address different social needs among children from varied communities?

Video /Podcast

Notes

• Play-based classroom focuses on children’s natural curiosity and desire to explore the world around them.
• Play materials such as blocks, puppets, and other manipulatives are the first step to building a play-based classroom (Ward, 2019, 6:29).

Takeaway

• Play-based learning aims to make learning an adventure, helping motivate and boost learner concentration.

Question

• How does play-based learning help to boost learners’ curiosity?

References

California Department of Education. (2021). Powerful role of play in early education resources – (CA dept of education). https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/Re/documents/powerfulroleofplay.pdf

Curtis, D., & Carter, M. (2003). Designs for living and learning: Transforming early childhood environments. Redleaf Press.

Pratt, J., (2021). Project brief advancing racial equity early childhood systems. https://www.zerotothree.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ModelConvening_Brief_Equity.pdf

Ward, C. (Host). (2022, August 12) Setting Up Your Play-Based Classroom (No. 71) [Audio podcast episode]  In The Everything ECE Podcast. Early Learning Foundations. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everythingece/episodes/71-Setting-Up-Your-Play-Based-Classroom-e1mdgs8

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This assignment is for my homework journal what I need done is for you to read both readings and the watch video listed below Take notes for each reading/video/podcast and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.
Professor instruction: Take notes in your HW Journal for each reading/video/podcast: 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question—be prepared to share in small group

1st reading- Curtis, D. & Carter, M. (2003). Design for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments. St. Paul. Minnesota, Redleaf Publications. ONLY ( CHAPTER 3 CREATE CONNECTIONS, A SENSE OF PLACE AND BELONGING) & ( CHAPTER 4 KEEP SPACE FLEXIBLE AND MATERIALS OPEN-ENDED) TAKE NOTES Write 1 KEY TAKEAWAY AND ONE QUESTION For BOTH CHAPTERS. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO DO BOTH CHAPTERS SEPARATELY) (IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE LOCATING THIS BOOK PLEASE LET ME KNOW).

2nd read- The Powerful Role of Play: pp.22-35 (pdf uploaded). Take notes, write 1 key takeaway and 1 one question.

3rd reading- Advancing Racial Equity in EC Systems (Policy Brief) https://www.zerotothree.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ModelConvening_Brief_Equity.pdf
Take notes, and write 1 key takeaway and 1 question.

Videos/Podcasts: Setting Up Your Play-Based Classroom