Barriers to Play
True or False: Weather is an example of an environmental barrier.
False. This is a human barrier. Through discussion, brainstorming, and commitment, our staff teams can problem solve solutions to this barrier! (Children and educators should dress appropriately for the weather).
This type of play partner provides feedback to children by commenting, answering questions, or asking questions.
Planner
Don't Pick the flowers
Look at the flowers
Someone children follow about and meander through the day with because strong positive relationships have been intentionally developed.
Mama (or papa) duck
True or False: A lack of resources at your centre is an example of an environmental barrier.
False. This is a human barrier! Through discussion, brainstorming, and commitment, our staff teams can problem solve solutions to this barrier!
Observer.
Stop running inside
Make a safe choice
Walk safely inside
Keep your body safe
Using lots of Corrections and Directions with children
Adult-centred relationship.
True or False: When we act as Mama and Papa ducks, chores are no longer barriers because children are helping us complete them.
True
This play partner plans and organizes the environment and the experiences based on the observations they have made.
Stop grabbing
Ask in a friendly way like "turn please" or "let me know when you are done"
Acting in a matter that benefits others with no motive for personal gain.
Altruism
True or False: Playing with children, learning about children's interests, giving appropriate choices to children, and making a flexible schedule is part of being a good play partner.
True. Other examples include: engaging with children, observing their play and development, and waiting for an invitation to join play.
This type of play partner adds related and appropriate props and asks related questions.
Extender.
You need to clean up
"how should we set this back up for the next person?"
Enters on invitation and in role, follows the lead of the children, is careful not to direct the play, enjoys playing describes this philosophy.
Play Partner Philosophy
Preparing lunch, cleaning, diapering, weather and preparing for sleep time are all examples of
Barriers to Play. These are all human barriers
This type of play partner takes on a role within the child's play, becoming more involved in play, and modeling appropriate and sometimes new behaviour.
Modeler.
"Use your indoor voice please"
Working with others unselfishly towards a common goal
Cooperation.