Piaget
Parten
Benefits of Play
DAP
Scenario Questions
100

How many stages are there in Piaget's Stages of Play

4 Stages

100

What children's development does Parten's Stages of Play focus on?

_________ Development

Social Development

100

What is 1 of the 6 areas play benefits?

Social Skills

Physical Skills

Communication Skills

Emotions

Cognitive Abilities

Creativity

100

( NAEYC) defines Developmentally Appropriate Practice as "Methods that promote each child's optimal development and learning through a _________ based and _______ based approach to joyful, engaged learning?

Strength Based and Play Based

100

The educator arrived to the classroom in a grumpy mood ( non- engaging, kept to themselves, not saying hello to each child as they walk in) How is this NOT being developmentally appropriate? 

Lack of Accountability and Respect

200

A child is playing Duck Duck Goose, According to Piaget's Stages of Play, which stage would that be?



Games with Rules

200

How many stages are there in Parten’s Stages of Play?

6 Stages

200

How can having an inactive childhood affect adulthood?

In adulthood, it can lead to an inactive lifestyle as an adult.

200

Name 1 guideline in DAP and an example of how an ECE can implement it in the classroom. Multiple answers accepted

values each individual child by remembering their name


creating meaningful relationships with youth by actively engaging in their interests, creating conversations etc


Accountability and respect for all in the learning environment by providing consistent routines, expectations and responding emotions


Supports children’s learning by incorporating different activities in the classroom, providing different learning tools, providing play time


Maintaining safety in the classroom by monitoring and changing up the environment when needed, having a understanding of each child's needs and understanding the meaning behind safety seeking behaviors.



200

John and Mary are playing with the same Lego set, but constructing their own castle. According to Parten's stage of play, which stage are they experiencing?

Parallel Play

300

What stage in Piaget's Stages of Play would this be : "Starts building with toys and objects to accomplish a goal"?

The Constructive Play Stage

300

What is the main difference between Parallel Play and Associative Play regarding when children are playing in the same space?

The ability to share the materials

300

What is one type of play that can benefit children's communication development?

Pretend Play

300

What are 3 examples of things you can put/implement in a classroom that make it developmentally appropriate? Multiple Answers Accepted

  • Dress-up clothes and props

  • Art supplies

  • Unique child art on the walls

  • Age-appropriate learning materials (So look for a number line, but not a multiplication chart, picture books, but not chapter books, etc.)

  • Low shelves with accessible toys

  • Child-sized tables and chairs

  • Clearly delineated areas (You might see a dress-up area, an artist’s station or a mini-library, for example.)

  • Teachers crouched at eye level talking to kids

  • Teachers constantly observing children as they work and play

  • Teachers asking open-ended questions



300

Anson, Peter and Jane are playing Scrabble together. According to Piaget's stages of play, which stage are they experiencing?

Games with Rules

400

True or False:

According to Piaget's Stages of Play, the way children choose to play is connected to their development level

True! Piaget believed that they way children choose to play is connected to their development level!

400

According to Parten, how infants in Unoccupied Play explore their surroundings?

5 senses

400

In one of the studies spoken about, what did CEOs from around the world say was an important skill to have?

Creativity

400

What are 2 skills that children can learn while learning through play?

  • imaginative thinking

  • large-motor and fine-motor physical competencies

  • express and control their emotions

  • problem-solving abilities

  •  peer relationships

  •  Overall success in school

 explore and make sense of their world

400

Nicole is playing alone in the classroom and she is struggling to build a castle. However, the teacher is too busy to take care other children. Which guideline of DAP does the teacher fail to do?

Support children's learning and need for play

500

According to Piaget. What stage of play happens during the Sensorimotor Stage

 (Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development)

The Functional Play Stage: During this stage children are more likely to use their bodies to play such as ; Running and Jumping. They also explore the world through their senses! 

(Touch, Sight, Hearing, Smell & Taste)

500

According to Parten's Stage of Play, in which stage do children start to engage in group play?

Onlooker play

500

Fill in the Blank! 

Social Skills can help for relationships, but also supports __________?

Academic Success

500

Play promotes joyful learning that fosters self-regulation, language, cognitive and social competencies as well as content knowledge across disciplines. Play is Essential for all children... Choose 1

A: Age 2 up to Age 10

B: Birth through Age 10

C: Birth through Age 8

D: Play is always essential for youth development

D: Play is always essential for youth development 

500

Davis is only 2 years old but his DAP teacher provided Scrabble for him to play. Why is this not developmentally appropriate?

DAP teacher should provide age- appropriate learning material for children.