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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Question

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

The Role of Play in Early Education

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