The topic I choose for my research paper is ways play promotes healthy child development. I choose this topic because since I’ve been enrolled at Walden I have been introduced to several new websites and resources that have talked about the importance of play. In my current early childhood program I want to be able to educate my staff and families on the importance of play.
I believe that play is an essential component of early childhood development. I feel that it not only entertains children, but it also helps build their skills for the rest of their lives. I believe that play is key to the development of children's intellectual, social and interpersonal skills and helps keep kids healthy.
I would appreciate any assistance that anyone can give me about this topic. Creditable resources and examples of how play has played a big role in your life or the lives of your children or children you work with.
Hi Deon,
ReplyDeleteI did a paper on children and play a few classes back and it was interesting. It is amazing how play can help a child develop. Before Walden, I never thought about play being a lesson to teach children. Play helps children developed their social and communication skills, which is good.
Good Post,
Theressa Lee
Hi Deon,
ReplyDeleteI feel that play is an important part of child development. I center play in all my teaching and it helps the children to understand and complete task without the pressure of skill and drill. Children are so pressured into the academics skills that the teachers are forgetting about play.
I love this topic Deon, I love to say play gives so many opportunities for children socially, emotionally and even physically when you talk about gross motor play. I remember researching this topic before and I recall stating that all research seems to be grounded in science some way. So I think this article by the National Institute of Play (NIFP). They speak from a scientific view of how play promotes a healthy child development. I hope that you are able to find some great supportive research to the importance of play.
ReplyDeleteThe National Institute for Play. (2009). Play Science-The Patterns of Play. Carmel Valley, CA: Author. Retrived from http://www.nifplay.org/states_play.html