Stages of Play
This type of play is done alone, with no attention to other children nearby.
What is solitary play.
I am known for stages of cognitive development and believed children learn by actively exploring their environment.
Who is Jean Piaget.
At this age, babies begin to lift their heads, roll over, and reach for objects.
Birth to 1
This center allows children to act out real-life or imaginary scenarios, like “family,” “store,” or “hospital.”
What is dramatic play center?
Should be filled out by your advisor the semester before your PEP is due.
What is PEP Verification form.
Two children play side by side, sometimes imitating each other, but do not interact directly.
What is parallel play.
I emphasized that learning happens through social interaction and the Zone of Proximal Development.
Who is Lev Vygotsky.
Children in this age range start walking, use 2–3 word sentences, and show early pretend play.
What is 2-3.
Children explore materials, experiment, and problem-solve, like building towers or testing objects in water.
What is Discovery/Science Center.
Examples of your work from previous classes that highlight your understanding of your content area.
What are artifacts.
Play where children begin interacting, sharing materials, but still focus mostly on their own activity.
What is associative play.
I created the hierarchy of needs and believed children must feel safe and valued to reach their full potential.
Who is Abraham Maslow.
In this age group, children develop more complex pretend play, can take turns, and begin counting and sorting objects.
What is 4-5.
In this center, children practice letters, words, and storytelling through drawing, journaling, or writing prompts.
What is writing center.
Where you will begin writing your responses to the PEP questions.
What is PEP planning doc.
In this type of play, children work together toward a common goal, negotiating rules and roles.
What is cooperative play.
I proposed that behavior is shaped by reinforcement and punishment in operant conditioning.
Who is B.F. Skinner.
Children in this stage can read simple words, tie shoes, follow multi-step directions, and work in small groups.
What is 6-7.
Children use clay, paint, collage, or other materials to express creativity and explore textures.
What is art center.
The portion of the PEP where I record my presentation.
The stage where children watch others play but do not join, often asking questions or making observations.
What is onlooker play.
I believed children have multiple intelligences, such as musical, spatial, and interpersonal.
Who is Howard Gardner.
In this age range, children can reason logically about concrete events, play team games with rules, and develop friendships.
What is 8-10.
This center encourages building with blocks, Lego, or other construction materials to develop spatial and cooperative skills.
What is block/construction center.
Where I find resources, documents, materials and support.
What is the EDU Majors Portal.