What we Know about Play

7 Play types
1. Symobolic
2. Books & play which support language enrichment
3. Play with technology
4. Games
5. Vigorous
6. Discovery
7. Creative
Develop early numeracy
Develop early literacy eg. making notes, letters & mark making
Fine motor skills - use tools, pick up things, drawing
Hand to eye coordination
Control of movment
Gross motor skills eg. running, jumping & dancing
Paralell play - playing alongside others but not interacting
Co-operative play - playing and interacting with others
Play can change children's emotions
1. Enjoying play can help to distract from what makes them sad
2. Play can help get rid of anger and fustration
Listening skills - sound & hearing
Early science eg. what flouts and sinks
Gives thinking time eg. colouring
Role of the adult
1. Make sure playing safetly
2. Well planned and prepared for play ie. materials out etc.
3. Provide opportunity for progress
4. Fun - engaged in play
5. Provide differentiation, variety and opportunities for challenge
6. Follow health and safety
7. Make sure all children are learning
8. Play is achievable to promote success
9. Supports a variety of children's needs (leaning and emotional)
10. Give praise and encouagment
11. Reassurance, patience and enthusiastic
12. Support sharing and taking turns

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