Play and Development Basics
Small Motor Development Ability to use fingers and hands Movement of mouth – being able to speak
Manipulative/Constructive Play Allows children to move things with their hands Examples: –Play dough –Building –Beading necklace –Drawing
Large Motor Development Ability to move large muscles –Arms –Legs –Walking –Throwing –Running –Skipping
Active/Physical Play Helps to develop large motor skills Sports Outdoor play
Cognitive Development Intellectual development Learning how to speak and understand
Language/Logic Play Reading Singing songs Matching games
Affective Development Social/Emotional development How you feel about things How you interact with others
Imitative/Imaginative Play Pretend play Being something you’re not (a dog, a king, etc) Learning other people’s point of view