Play Based Learning
Play Opportunities
Benefits of Play
Toy suitability, sustainability and safety
Toy Standards
100
What is Play-Based Learning
Involves both child-initiated and teacher-supported learning. The teacher encourages children’s learning and inquiry through interactions that aim to stretch their thinking to higher levels.
100
Why is play important?
- Promotes healthy brain development
- Builds problem solving skills
- Increase vocabulary
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100
Identify two benefits of play.
Develop new skills (cognitive/thinking)
Develop new social/emotional skills
Improve fine and gross motor skills
Encourage communication skills
Have fun
100
Injuries from toys are often caused by...?
- Choking/inhaling small objects/pieces
- Crushing fingers in parts of the toy
- Cuts from sharp plastics
- Damage to eyes from sharp objects
- Strangulation from loose cords/strings/wires
100
Identify one main requirement or regulation that must be considered for the safety of toys in Australia.
- The requirements for shape, size and strength of toys for children under 36 months
- The requirements for toys with projectiles
- The requirements for migrateable amounts of certain elements such as lead in toys
200
What are the benefits of play?
Play Can Foster Effective Communication.
Play Helps Develop Social Skills.
Play Develops Cognitive, Critical Thinking, & Motor Skills.
Play Creates Confidence In Children.
200
Identify two types of play. For example: Solitary play.
Unoccupied Play (Birth-3 Months)
Solitary Play
Spectator/Onlooker Behavior
Parallel Play
Associate Play
Cooperative Play
200
Why is outdoor play important?
- Have more space and freedom for big movements like running, jumping, kicking and throwing.
- Might lower your child’s chances of developing short-sightedness.
– Small amounts of sunlight exposure can help boost vitamin D levels.
- Can also help children relax and feel calm.
200
List two pro's associates with LEGO
Develops fine motor control
Creativity is encouraged, various objects can be built
Learn colours and shapes
Provides a guide on how/what can be built (opportunity to develop reading skills, following instructions/problem-solving)
200
Identify two safety features that may be present on the label/box of children's toys in Australia.
- Age recommendation
- Warning of choking hazard (small parts/plastic bags)
- Sharp pieces
- Non toxic materials
- Batteries safe within the toy
300
Identify a type of play based learning and provide one example.
Child-initiated
•Freely chosen by the child
•Little direct adult involvement or interaction
•Spontaneous
Guided
•Initiated by the child or adult
•Adults may join in to extend learning through questioning and demonstrating
Adult-led
•Organised and directed by an adult and may include instructions but remains open ended
•Intentions are clear, specific and promote high level thinking skills
300
Describe social play/ provide an example.
Social play: They learn to share and communicate and they can practise behaving in ways that are acceptable and allow them to belong to a group.
300
The social and emotional benefits of play include
Builds empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills during group play
Supports emotional regulation and resilience by allowing children to express feelings safely
300
Identify two cons's associated with LEGO
Small pieces, needs to be age appropriate
Pieces could be lost easily
May need multiple packs to be create desirable projects
300
Why is toy labelling important under safety standards?
Provide toy age recommendations and warnings
400
The benefit of play-based learning for language development is
It encourages story-telling, role play and communication.
400
Describe parallel play/provide an example.
- Children play alongside each other.
- They do not really try to play together or communicate beyond initial recognition of each other.
400
Examples of lifelong foundations of play include
academic learning by developing attention, persistence, and curiosity
400
Which factor is most important when selecting toys for infants?
Small detachable parts and sharp edges
400
What does the CE mark on a toy indicate?
The toy meets European safety, health and environmental protection standards.
500
The role of the environment in play-based learning is
Should encourage learners to engage in trial and error play, inspire exploration and creativity.
500
Identify all 6 main types of play.
Social, Solitary, Parallel, Associative, Cooperative, Competitive.
500
What does toy sustainability primarily refer to?
Toys made from eco-friendly and recyclable materials,
500
Which certification label indicates toy safety compliance in Australia?
Australian standards (As/NZS)