BTEC Children’s Play, Learning and Development Equivalent to one A level Mrs Jawahall
Children’s Play and Development 5 types of development Cognitive Language Physical Social Emotional
How can play support physical development Treasure basket play Heuristic play Swing Wheeled/pull along toys Balls Build and knock down games Water and sand play Baby bouncers/Baby walkers
How can play support cognitive development Shape sorter Puzzles Water play Activity toys Abacus Hiding games
How can play support language development Toy telephone Books Nursery Rhymes Repetitive word games Action rhymes
How play supports social development Peek-a-boo Roll-a-ball Any ‘taking turns’ games
How play supports emotional development Attachment-forming toys eg dolls, soft toys etc Playing with an adult or other key person Any play activity involving interaction with other small children
Play When children play we try and ensure that WHAT they play with will help their development Task - identify what type of development the child might develop playing with the toys of participating in the activity listed on your worksheet. 15Mins
What are your memories of the toys you played with? What was your favourite: Toy Book TV programme Comfort object https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x Qh330OfvA