Theorist
Believed children progress through stages of play.
Who is Piaget?
Promotes fine and gross motor skills
What is Physical Development?
Sensory play - learn through touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell. Encourages cognitive development by making connections between actions and effects
What is 0-2
This document is locally written and includes values, principles and broadly defined goals. Published in 2008
What is the NBCF?
These are materials set up in an inviting, loose way for children to respond to or not.
What is an invitation?
Developed zone of proximal development - children advance their learning through social interaction.
Who is Vygotsky?
Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills
What is cognitive development?
Structured play (games with rules) - Develops critical thinking, strategy, and teamwork.
What is ages 6-12?
This is a companion curriculum document to the NBCF.
What is the CAT?
This type of play happens when your child starts to use objects to represent other objects
What is symbolic play?
Valued purposeful play, advocating for structured, hands-on activities that promote independence and real-world learning.
Who is Montessori?
Encourages cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution through group play.
What is social/emotional development?
Dramatic/imaginative play - Supports language development and social skills.
What is ages 3-5
What is the NBCF?
This type of thinking focuses on reaching one, well-defined solution to a problem.
What is convergent thinking?
Saw play as the highest form of learning and believed it was essential for creativity and expression. (Father of kindergarten)
Who is Froebel?
Improves hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
What is physical development?
Solitary play – Motor skills, object permanence, problem-solving, self-soothing and patience
What is ages 0-2
This document describes the regulations and requirements for operating a licenced childcare facility.
What is the operator manual?
The purpose of this play can be a form of physical exercise, test physical limits and may contribute to social skills
What is Rough and Tumble play?
Connected play to psychosocial development, emphasizing its role in building confidence, identity, and emotional well-being.
Who is Erikson?
Fosters creativity and imagination, language development and memory.
What is cognitive development?
Parallel Play - Encourages social awareness and interaction without requiring cooperation
What is ages 3-5?
This document is intended to support your ongoing growth as a reflective educator.
What is the CAT-RG?
This type of play is a type of play where young children interact with everyday objects rather than traditional toys.
What is heuristic play?