While play researchers and theorists have established a pretty clear and agreed upon definition of play and its importance in the lives of young children, confusion remains about what is and is not play. This session looks at the definition of play and examines the difference between real play and play-like activity.
Understand the difference between real play and play-like activities
Understand the importance of real play
Trainer
Jeff A Johnson
Competency Area
Planning Learning Experiences And Curriculum
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Content Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Target Audience
Family Child Care Providers
Child Care Center Teachers
Child Care Center Directors
Head Start Teachers
Head Start Administrators
Early Head Start Teachers
Service Coordination Staff
Technical Assistance Specialists
Home Visitors
Parents
Age Group Focus
Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
School-Age (5 years to 12 years)
Adult
National Administrator Credential Approved
No
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