VALUE OF PLAY

What do children play with?

Creativity Is A Must!

Child’s Play

• Child’s natural way of learning• Provide toys that are safe and fun• Stimulate a child’s imagination• Promotes exercise and

coordination

Child’s Play

• Make-believe play• Creative materials• Not creating a real image

Types of Child’s Play

• Imaginary Worlds• Dress-Up• Being You• Dolls and Stuffed Toys• Drawing and Painting

In-Class Preschool

• When?• Overview of Preschool Schedule

– 5 minutes for arrival of children– 40 minutes for stations (10 min.

ea.)– 10 minutes for snack– 5 minutes for departure of children

In-Class Preschool

• Learning Centers– Creative Arts– Discovery– Dramatic Play– Songs and Finger Plays

In-Class Preschool

• Split into groups and begin brainstorming!

• Teacher will need to approve ideas before end of class today.