Children & Play
Read the cartoon and write a paragraph to explain what it means.
Child’s Work WHY?
Physical Development : Builds Strength Develops Balance Improves Small/Large Motor Skills
Intellectual Development : Categorizing Objects Applying Problem-Solving Skills Using Symbols Developing Memory
Emotional Development : (self-awareness & self-identity) Working Through Challenges/Problems Reducing Stress/Frustrations Developing Control Over Environment Working Through Moods/Feelings
Social Development : Getting Along with Others Sharing with Others Learning to Take Turns
Moral Development : Playing Fair Good Sportsmanship No Cheating
Creative Development : Imagination Thinking Outside the Box
Language Development : Rhymes Songs/Finger Plays Repetition Word Recognition
Created by Kim Graybill PSU Project Revised 2012