What is cognitive development?
The ability of a child to think and reason.
What is physical development?
The growth and development of both the brain and body.
What is Social development?
The process by which a child learns to interact with others around them.
What is emotional development?
Being able to express emotions, knowing what feelings and emotions are, and understanding why and how they occur.
What are some benefits of child play?
They learn about the world and themselves.
Give an example of cognitive development
Talking with your baby and naming commonly used objects.
Being able to kick a ball.
Give an example of social development
Making friendships with other children.
Give an example of emotional development?
Displaying self control and management of emotions.
How does play help children's imagination?
Fosters creativity by providing a safe space for children to act out scenarios of their choosing.
How does play help children cognitively?
Promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills and builds imagination.
How does play help children physically?
Children will learn to move, balance, and lift things.
How does play help children socially?
Allows children to explore their feelings.
How does play help children emotionally?
Helps them learn self-regulation, while experiencing feelings such as anticipation or frustration.
Why is play important for child development?
Improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children.
What is a benefit of cognitive activites?
Enhances learning, boosts confidence, enhances comprehension, improves problem-solving skills, etc.
What is a benefit of physical activity?
Keeps you healthy by fitness, builds strong bones and muscles, controls weight, etc.
What is a benefit of social activity?
Improves social skills, academic performance, positive attitude, etc.
What is a benefit of emotional activity?
Why is play the highest form of learning?
Play is how children experience their world and bring meaning to it, builds relationships and imagination.
What type of play is cognitive development?
Functional play, constructive play, symbolic/fantasy play, and games with rules.
What type of play is physical play?
Sports, running, kicking a ball, jumping
What type of play is social development?
Cooperative/social play
What type of play is emotional development?
Social and guided play, throwing a ball to each other or playing a board game.
Do you feel that recess should be longer or short and why?
Personal response