Ages
In this stage of development, free play is most critical.
What is early childhood?
This subject uses numbers.
What is math?
This element of play helps students want to participate.
What is engagement?
A board with 9 squares that may be used for review of content.
What is Tic•Tac•Toe?
Thinking and understanding
What are cognitive skills?
Playful learning is impactful at this age.
What is ANY age?
This subject focuses on words.
What is (any language)?
This element of play helps students feel empowered.
What is ownership or choice?
A game using money to review content.
What is Monopoly?
Coming up with new ideas
What are creative skills?
Even these can benefit from playful learning.
What are older students or adults?
This subject focuses on books.
What is literature?
This element of play helps students have fun.
What is delight or enjoyment?
A game using a beach ball with categories on it.
What is Beach Ball Toss?
Interacting with others
What are social skills?
Pedagogy of Play is effective at these ages.
What are ALL ages?
This subject focuses on the physical world.
What is science?
This element of play helps students feel motivated.
What is curiosity or wonder?
A game using content words in a bowl.
What is Fishbowl?
Exchanging ideas
What are communication skills?
Engagement through play happens at this age.
What is ANY age?
This subject focuses on people and communities.
What is social studies?
This activity involves students as teachers.
What is creating their own games for classmates?
A game with a board that gives the answers.
What is Jeopardy?
Feelings
What are emotional skills?