...In the article, "The Importance of Play," (September 2009) published in the early childhood education journal entitled Zero to Three, Stephanie Powers illustrates that children in our present time are not being immersed in enough forms of child-centered play. With the technology in use and the push for structured education in even our preschools these days, children seem to be missing out on a vital form of learning: imaginative playtime. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), play is described as an inalienable right, not to be disturbed. Children thrive and gain knowledge from engaging in play with peers, caregivers, and family. One of the best ways to teach a child is through the experience they recieve each time a loved one devotes...
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...Using play dough (or in fact any type of dough) with young children is beneficial in so many ways. Here are some ideas of how fabulous it is! Fine Motor Development: All that squishing and squashing of play dough is a great way to strengthen the muscles in children’s hands and fingers. Developing fine motor skills at an early age is essential as it will later be needed for other activities such as gripping a pencil, using a paintbrush and, eventually, writing. One of the best things about play dough is that it’s a very hands on activity. Using their hands and stimulating their senses is an ideal way for children to learn. Try and make your own play dough and add various dried foods into the dough, such as rice, couscous or seeds, to change the texture. The addition of glitter or sequins to the mixture is an excellent visual stimulus, while the sense of smell can be easily roused by adding herbs and spices to your homemade dough.Provide objects from nature such as, pebbles, leaves, shells, sticks, acorns, pinecones so children can interact with the world in a different way....
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...The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Latacha Daviston Professor: Kristen Davidson CCT 101 January 19, 2015 The Importance of Play in Early Childhood There are different types of play, play allows children to experiment with their emotions and things around them. Allowing children to play helps with a child’s imagination as they enter into the pretend stages of their life, this kind of play is considered fantasy play. Play also helps children with social skills, children began to share their toys and ideas with other. In social play children began not only to share their ideas and talk to one another but they also share their belonging. Social play is good for children because it teaches them how to interact with one another and not become stingy as they get other. Play allows children to determine what is right and wrong in their behavior and that there are rules in life and that they can’t just get away with certain behaviors. Playing to children is like going to work for us, they look forward to different types of play. Toys and other child friendly objects are the tools for children. Play is also good for children so that they can stay active. Children figure out how things work by playing and using certain toys. I agree that work is the play of children, the reason being is because at this age children don’t have anything to do but play and learn. If a child doesn’t play how will he learn anything about certain objects and the way the world around the work....
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...When I think about play the first thing it comes to my mind is fun and exploring so therefore Play is very important for children because through play children learn and develop their milestones. Play is a word but it gives so importance to the children`s life because through this word (play) children will get an opportunity to express themselves. Children have the fully right to play and discover themselves in their own way and us adult or practitioner have the duty to make it aware that children are not dangerous while they are playing. Play can come in many different ways whether natural or with equipment and children can use their own ideas when they are playing. Play allows children to be more creative and it allows them to interact in the world around them. Play is very significant for...
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...Bel Mesbahi 4/10/16 – Meadow Humanities & The Creative Arts “What The Research Says About Play?” Reflection The study done about play and it’s importance regarding a child’s development was somewhat intuitive, yet highly intriguing. The author laid out the three theories regarding how crucial imaginative child’s play is to their development, being that “ethos of play,” states that play is absolutely the fundamental force in early childhood development. “Equifinality,” claims that pretend play definitely contributes to, but is not fully responsible for children’s development; and lastly, the “epiphenomenal,” theory states that play is not responsible for development in other areas for children at all. Thinking about the three theories objectively, as well as placing my own childhood memories in application with the theories, I can definitely say that imaginative play plays a tremendous role in the early development of children, and in that, I would take the position of “equifinality,” but even leaning towards the idea of “ethos of play.” One quote from the question and answer section Dr. Alison Gopnik summed up a good portion of my perception regarding the topic. “When children engage in pretend play, have imaginary friends, or explore alternative worlds, they are learning what people are like, how people think, and what kinds of things people can do.” This statement literally summarizes my creative development as a child. Myself, and a couple friends created...
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...Consider the significance and importance of the Ghost to the play, to other characters and to the audience. The ghost has various meaningful impacts to the play, other characters and to the audience. Every time he makes an appearance, the effect he has is quite surreal as it adds a rather apprehensive and quite mysterious atmosphere to the scene. In Act 1 Scene 1, the ghost establishes himself in the play in a sudden and interruptive way which makes him a rather mysterious character which create a sense of shock to Bernardo, Marcellus and Horatio. This is emphasised by the stage direction which says “Enter Ghost” and this stage direction appears during Bernardo’s speech. The effect this has on Bernardo, Marcellus and Horatio is apparent as they seem confused and quite religiously aware of it. Because of how popular Catholicism was during the 15th century, there were numerous strong beliefs about purgatory and the spirits of the afterlife. The Elizabethan belief was that evil spirits can assume any form they please so Bernardo and Marcellus are quite shaken by this appearance of the ghost. Another line which presents the mysterious and apprehensive presence is in Act 1 Scene 5 when the Ghost states "A serpent stung me". This statement is ambiguous which coincides with the ghosts character and further immerses his intentions, at first, to Hamlet which has a really damaging effect on him. The use of religious imagery is evident here as the snake imagery can be linked to the...
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...What Importance Do Women Play In the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society? LaToya Camille Brooks May 5, 2010 Sociology of Religion SOC4430 Introduction This will be an academic debate paper. The subject is focusing on the role of women inside The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society; or what is publicly known as Jehovah’s Witnesses. Using academic journals from sociological and religious perspectives, I will discuss the issue on two sides. The first side will argue the truth in the stereotypes that are gullible in a discouraged society. The other side of the issue will reflect their role in Christianity and their participation in society. Some information may be considered outdated, but it adjusts the points made in this debate. The Stereotypes The main label that began all labels about women is not only coming from The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society or WBTS, but other Christian denominations as well. All over, women are to be submissive to their husbands; as for the men are closer to Jehovah, another name for God. This has been established since the beginning of mankind according to biblical history. Moving into giving satisfaction to Jesus, the Holy Scriptures translates Ephesians as: Be in subjection to one another in fear of Christ. Let wives be in subjection to their husbands as to the Lord, because a husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation, he being a savior of this body. In fact, as the congregation...
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...The importance of outdoor play and how our setting ensures children are given the opportunity to experience the outdoor. Outdoor play is an essential part of a child’s development and children should be given every opportunity to discover the outdoor environment. As the EYFS states “…a rich and varied environment supports children’s learning and development. It gives them the confidence to explore and learn in a secure and safe yet challenging indoor and outdoor space…” (Statutory framework for EYFS Commitment 3.3) The outdoor area within the nursery enables children to explore and learn in a challenging environment. The outdoor area not only provides an environment to develop their physical strengths but also enables children to learn about the surrounding area, it provides an opportunity for exploration and develop an understanding of the world which they live in. The outdoor area is not just about letting children to let of steam but it is about allowing them opportunities to develop different areas. This means that the odd 10 – 15 minutes outdoor is not sufficient for the children and settings should consider allowing more time. As the ‘Statutory framework for the EYFS page 35’ states “...wherever possible, there should be access to an outdoor play area...” and The Principles into Practice card for Commitment 3.3 suggests that where possible, children should be free to move between the indoors and outdoors. In our nursery we aim to provide a continuous provision which...
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...TASK 1 ESSAY PLAN Introduction Definition of Play and play types Play theories Infant development Play in a home setting and parent’s influence Adult support in play Play at an Early years Foundation setting Role of practitioners Montessori practice and principles, uniting work and play Influence on physical, social, cognitive and emotional development Conclusion TASK 2 INTRODUCTION Play is a crucial element in children’s learning and development, especially in their formative years from birth to six years of age. Play doesn’t have a set definition as such as it is so complex and there are many different play types and play theories I will cover briefly in this essay. My main aim is to explore and discuss how play affects children from infancy to and through the early years foundation setting. I will focus on how parents influence and support play and the very important role practitioners have once children start nursery. This essay will also draw on key Montessori principles and practices where work and play are unified and show how much play contributes and is vital to children’s physical, social, cognitive and emotional development. In conclusion I hope it becomes clear how play is an absolute key factor in learning and preparing children for tackling more demanding tasks in the future. TASK 3 QUOTES According to Macleod-Brudenell and Kay (2008, p207) “play underpins all development and learning for children young and old”. A child naturally wants...
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...Techniques of a Well Made Play in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest End of Term Project Ivy Koranteng Saint Peter’s Insurance Page 1 Techniques of a Well Made Play in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest A well-made play usually opens with a discussion where the actors reveal essential information to the audience. This is set up in way where information logical to the plot is brought up in a conversation. The techniques of a well-made play include revelation of a secret, suspense, conflicts, mistaken identity and a climatic scene resolving all the problems in end. Majority of well-made plays are comedies, however Ibsen’s A Doll house, although it is a drama, it has most of the characteristics of a well-made play. In the beginning of the play, Ibsen uses conversation between Nora and Mrs. Linde to set up the plot of the play. Mrs. Linde, an old school mate of Nora, pays her a visit to see if her husband Torvald could help her secure employment at the bank where he works. During the visit, the two of them catch up on what has been going on in each other’s life, which is perfectly logically for two old friends to do. It is through their conversation that Nora’s secret that she took out a loan to go on a trip to help save her husband’s life without his knowledge is revealed to the audience. She had to keep the secret from her husband because he does not believe in taking out loans...
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...Literature Review Page 9 Abstract Children’s freedom to play outdoors and have no limitations is somewhat controversial in this day in age. There are numerous views whether outdoor play is actually beneficial or not, when it comes to discussing children’s learning and development. In recent government documents such as The Early Years Foundation Stage (2012), references are made about outdoor play and its importance for children regardless of the weather. Potentially, there is an adventure to be made every day when a child takes the classroom outside, and no where offers more potential. Allowing parents and practitioners to learn about the advantages of risk taking but also explore the big wide world can help children gain a better insight and knowledge of world they live in. The outdoor area changes with the seasons therefore presented with more spontaneous challenges resulting in developing the children holistically. This research study is small scale and intends to focus on the importance of outdoor play for young children but also investigate what knowledge and understanding both parents and practitioners have on the chosen subject. The case study will be carried out within a day nursery setting. The researcher intended to gain a wider understanding of the chosen topic – outdoor play, and the views of this within the setting but also see how the setting responds to the Government framework The Eely Years...
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...Aristotle’s Model: The Play as a Whole In Aristotle’s Poetics, Aristotle emphasizes three major elements of a good play: plot, character, and thought. To be more specific, in an Aristotelian play, thought sets the cause of action with character as emotion developer based on plot as the basic form. Besides these three main factors, the idea that a play should be a complete whole is also the basis of the Poetics (Aristotle 61). Therefore, when comparing the choices Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan and The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry for the play of the season, unification and regularity of all three elements. After comparing and contrasting both plays, Lobby Hero fits the Aristotle’s model’s three elements, plot, character and thought better than The Philadelphia Story does because Lobby Hero has a more consistent development of action, characters’ personality and emotions. The imitation of one action is very essential to construct a complete plot. Lobby Hero constructs a smooth unity of action in all of its plots while The Philadelphia Story’s imitation is vague. Although both plays have connected actions that make the structural union of all parts, Lobby Hero has a more surrounded action which is the pursuit of right things. Jeff repeatedly shows his ambition of lending help. For example, he praises William’s kindness when William is baffled by his brother’s incident; he also emphasizes his importance as a “safety specialist” to make himself sound superior. These series...
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...Desdemona’s handkerchief. The handkerchief is able to have such an immense effect over Othello because of the importance it has for him. That importance stems from all the different ways that the handkerchief symbolically represents first love, fidelity, premarital virginity, but also what the handkerchief’s origins represents for his and Desdemona’s relationship. To him the handkerchief represents his and Desdemona’s love for each other because it was the first gift that Othello gave to her. This fact as told by Emilia in Act III, scene iii, “I am glad I have found this napkin/ This was her [Desdemona’s] first remembrance from the Moor [Othello]” (1271). This first “remembrance” was the first thing that Othello had given to Desdemona and it represented their first steps of life and love together. In the next scene, Act III, scene IV, Desdemona also laments her loss of it and says, “Believe me, I had rather have lost my purse/ Full of crusadoes; [than lost her handkerchief]” (1273). The fact that Desdemona would have rather lost a purse full of gold coins as opposed to the handkerchief shows not only its importance to her, but because she is so upset about it she knows how important it is to Othello. Iago also recognizes the importance of the handkerchief to Othello. Iago wants to cause Othello harm and his want has preceded the events of the play. After Emilia has acquired the handkerchief she gives it to Iago, because he has asked her to get it for him...
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...Define play (official definition) • Discuss aims and objectives of essay- what I propose reader to learn and state what will be covered. Paragraph 1 – What is play? • Differentiate different types of play – identifying how play aids development and learning • Use evidence to support these theories (Kay & Macleod- Brudenell, 2008, p 197-199) Paragraph 2 – Play from birth to three. • Integrate play types from paragraph one relevant from birth to aged three, explaining how they play (Kay & Macleod- Brudenell, 2008, p200-201) • Argue importance of play from birth for development and progression and submit examples Paragraph 3- Play from three to six • Integrate play types from paragraph one relevant for three to six year olds • Discuss how government has recently encouraged nurseries to focus more on play (support this with Blackheath Nursery in London being threatened with termination of funds if they failed to reduce academic learning and increase play) Paragraph 4- The role of adults and companions • Examine the role that adults play to aid development & how children learn from adults • Explain that adults playing with children teaches them life skills • Discuss whether their influences enhances social skills in presepation for school • Explain NHS’s push for more play from parent to child from birth Conclusion- So, is play important? • Summarise main points from body of essay which highlight importance of play through...
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...characters but also undermines them”. To what extent do you agree with this view? Wilde’s comedy of manners play, The Importance of Being Earnest, holds a satirical outlook on Victorian life. Wilde uses both satire and farce in his play written and set in 1895 to depict a slightly exaggerated version of society as it was, with all its forms of hypocrisy, double standards and repression of women. Wilde chose to invert the usual gender roles in Victorian literature by portraying the women with a position of power and influence in their relationships and the men as fairly passive. However, as Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff “Bunbury” about the women they love, they appear to dominate not only their facades but the women’s own lives and relationships. In addition, Wilde uses comedic effects throughout the play when presenting Lady Bracknell, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, allowing them to be seen collectively as foolish and incredibly naïve. Lady Bracknell is first and foremost a symbol of Victorian earnestness. Initially, we see that she is powerful, arrogant, conservative, and proper. In many ways, she represents Wilde's negative opinion of the Victorian upper-class, their power and conservative and repressive values. Lady Bracknell's authority and power are extended over each and every character in the play. Her decision about the suitability of both marriages in the play provides the conflict of the story. She tells her daughter quite explicitly, "Pardon me, you are not...
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