The Value of Play
According to the text, what does play contribute to?
A) Better nutrition
B) Academic development
C) Physical appearance
D) Parental discipline
B) Academic development
3. What does respecting children’s play imply for teachers?
A) Strictly controlling playtime
B) Ignoring children’s preferences
C) Understanding that children have their own answers
D) Giving children less privacy
C) Understanding that children have their own answers
5. Which of the following is NOT listed as a skill developed through play?
A) Visual discrimination
B) Oral language abilities
C) Learning to drive
D) Fine motor skills
C) Learning to drive
8. What does the text say about children who are rejected by their peers?
A) They are more likely to play cooperatively
B) They become popular quickly
C) They may misinterpret rough play and act aggressively
D) They stop playing altogether
C) They may misinterpret rough play and act aggressively
What is a key element for an activity to be considered play?
A) Teacher approval
B) Child’s choice
C) Parent permission
D) Time of day
B) Child’s choice
4. What method does the teacher use to assess children’s play?
A) Only tests and quizzes
B) Through observing, taking notes, and photographing
C) By asking parents for feedback
D) By timing how long they play
B) Through observing, taking notes, and photographing
6. What does outdoor play help children develop?
A) Social and emotional problem-solving
B) Interest in watching TV
C) Fear of nature
D) Dependence on adults
A) Social and emotional problem-solving
10. What role should parents play according to the text?
A) Stop children from playing outdoors
B) Ignore school play policies
C) Help ensure recess and outdoor play are not eliminated
D) Focus only on academic success
C) Help ensure recess and outdoor play are not eliminated
2. What is necessary for reading according to Collier (1983)?
A) Memorizing books
B) Learning grammar rules
C) Symbolic foundations developed through play
D) Watching others read
C) Symbolic foundations developed through play
9. How can outdoor play be made productive?
A) By eliminating free time
B) By banning materials
C) Through careful planning and observation
D) Only by indoor teachers
C) Through careful planning and observation
11. What does play assist in developing, according to Collier (1983)?
A) Fine motor skills only
B) Representational skills and symbolic foundations
C) Classroom rules
D) Artistic abilities
B) Representational skills and symbolic foundations