1. Role of Play in Child Development
By: Neelima

2. Play
Is an activity for amusement

3. Play
Intrinsically motivated
Pleasurable
Actively engaged

4. Play
Through play, they learn about themselves and the world around them. What all they see, hear, and feel makes sense to them. Their brains and bodies are ready to learn.
(Sensory Integration International 1991)

5. Play Develops

6. Physical Strength

7. Representational
skills and concept
development

8. Creativity In Child

9. Divergent Thinking

10. Convergent Thinking

11. Logical classification
Sort by features
Putting things away by shape and size

12. Spatial Concepts

13. Language Development
through
Social Interactions

14. Cooperation and Sharing

15. Art to resolve conflicts

16. How to get along with
each other

17. Taking Turns

18. To Be Patient

19. Play helps children understand Concepts of fairness and competition.

20. Cognitive Development Through Play

21. Exploratory Play
Children are able to actively explore materials and environments
Develop sense of accomplishment and independence
Examples:
-Running fingers through sand or water

22. Constructive Play
Child uses objects or materials to create a representation of something
Symbolic thinking and elements of pretend
Hands on experiences
Examples:
-building a fort with blocks
-building a sand castle

23. Dramatic Play Child uses objects, actions, and language
to create imaginary roles and situations
Connection between real and pretend
Emotional outlet, creativity development
Examples:
Enacting a story/drama
Puppets

24. Social Development Through Play

25. Solitary Play Independent activities Early form of play
Teaches children to be creative
and amuse themselves
Development of independence
Examples
-Puzzles
-Lining up toys
-Dolls

26. Parallel Play
Children use similar toys or engage in similar activities but do not play together
Child will notice what other child is doing and may mimic what they see
Can help child understand that everyone is different and everyone has their own ideas and way of doing things

27. Associate Play
Children engaging in similar, somewhat organized activity
May talk about what they are doing, share toys and ask questions
Teaches child to share and ask questions

28. Cooperative Play
Two or more children interacting with one another toward a common purpose
Different roles and responsibilities,
contributions made by all
Child learns to work together, share roles, compromise, cooperate, etc.

29. Free Play Muscular development
Control of large muscles, fine motor skills
Eye-hand coordination
Problem solving and creative thinking
Therapeutic value
Opportunities for self talk
Development of self-confidence
Learning cooperation and values

30. Thanks!