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Play, The “endangered” species of the classroom
“We don't quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing.”
George Bernard Shaw
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Discussion Question #1
1)Think back to your own childhood describe common summertime play activities.
2)What does summertime play look like for children today? How has play changed in the last 20 years?
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Changing Nature of Play
“It is interesting to me that when we talk about play today, the first thing that comes to mind are toys.
Whereas when I would think of play in the 19th century, I would think of an activity rather than an
object...(in the past) they improvised play, whether it was in the outdoors...or whether it was on a street
corner or somebody's back yard. They regulated their play and made up their own rules.”
Howard Chudoff, play researcher Brown University
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What is play?
What is the difference between structured play and free play?
Structured play = Rule based play Free Play = Dynamic, imaginative
interaction with either objects or peers or both objects and peers
Which type of play is most important to developing emotional intelligence?
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My Play…”Ah Ha” Moment
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Static vs. Dynamic
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Playtime
“Play is the highest form of research”
Albert Einstein
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Discussion #2 Question
What are the 3 most important ways children benefit from free play?
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Play is Essential to Development Physical benefits Appropriate socialization Self-regulation Develops higher order thinking skills
Static vs. Dynamic
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Text Poll
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTY1NDMyNzAwNw
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Physical benefits
Need for active play Reduces risk of obesity Reduction in depression Enjoyable!
International survey found outdoor play most enjoyable activity. 50% of mothers report children do not play outside enough.
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Appropriate socialization benefits Kathy Hirch Pasek studies – compared
academic pre-schools to play-based pre-schools
More anxiety, were less creative, had more negative attitudes towards school
1997 High Scope Study Age 23 arrest rates (1/3 vs. 1/10) -
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Self-regulation = key to success in life
“Self-regulation predicts effective development in virtually every domain; in fact, good
executive function is a better predictor of success in schools than a child's IQ.”
Laura Berk, professor of psychology Illinois State University
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Discussion Question #3
List the characteristics of a successful person?
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Self-regulation research
1940's Standing Still Experiment
Rats Experiment – Social Deprivation
Stress Relief – 1984 study of 1st day of pre-school
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Play = Learning“Child-initiated play, not memorizing
information, is the vehicle through which children develop many of the skills that education reformers, and
business leaders say they need, such as collaboration, critical
thinking, and confidence” Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
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Develops higher order thinking skills
Early Intervention play-based vs. academic instruction (105 vs. 85)
Rats Experiment – (BDFN Chemical Neuron Stimulator)
Block Experiment – Researchers gave blocks to a group of 18 month olds. 6 months later...
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The Predators of Play
“Play now appears to be a minor activity in most kindergarten classrooms.”Edward Miller, Director of Alliance
for Childhood
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Organized Activities U of M research study of
free play 1987 (40%) 1997
(25%) Changed the way
parents interact with their children
40% of schools offer less than 30 minutes of recess in a 6 hour school day
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Academic Pursuits
Direct instruction versus free play in classroom
Decline in attentiveness when recess is delayed
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Screen Time
“The traditional culture of childhood is fast disappearing. In the past two decades alone, children have lost 12 hours of free time a week, and 8 of those were once spent in unstructured free play and outdoor pastimes. In part, this is a function of the digital culture which provides so many adult-created toys, games, and amusements, Game Boys, and other electronic games are so addictive they dissuade children from playing the traditional games.”
David Elkind
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Screen Time TV replaces time socializing and engaging in
unstructured free play Children 8-18 spend 6 hours per day of screen
time 2/3 of infants and toddlers watch 2 hours/day 40,000 commerical/ year 51% of TV is always on 53% no rules about TV watching -
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TV and Research
Links to ADD
Violent behaviors 66% of all TV shows violence
One study found children who watched more TV than average impacted educational achievement at 26.
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TV and Obesity U of M found being awake in a room and in a room
with TV on more than 2 hours per day increased risks of being overweight at ages 3-4.
Researchers found TV is the GREATEST risk factor for childhood obesity. (Diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior)
Recent study shows success in reducing weight of pre-teens just by restricting TV viewing.
Metabolic rate is lower watching TV than just sitting quietly doing nothing
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Screen Time Suggestions Talk to parents about setting limits Make meaningful choices
Mr. Rogers vs. Barney Co-Viewing with children under 2 -
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Discussion Question #4
What are the biggest challenges teachers face in talking to parents about screen time?
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Classroom “Environmental Protection Agencies of Play”“Imaginative play is important to children's
development, Children need opportunities to act and dress up like people they know. Equipment that encourages such play includes housekeeping furniture, dolls, dress-up clothes, utensils, blocks, vehicles, carpentry equipment, and musical instruments. Freedom to use various paints, clay, water, and other art materials encourages imitation as well as conversation and creative expression of ideas and understandings.”
Position Paper of ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International)
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“Environmental Protection Agencies of Play” Best Practics Time for free play
45 minutes/day 5 days a week Modeling play
Language and showcasing professions Materials for Play
Simpler Toys = More Creative Inputs
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Materials for Play
Dramatic Play Video Dramatic Play Speaker Prop Box List
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Evaluations
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