1. VALUE OF PLAY

2. What do children play with?

3. Creativity Is A Must!

4. Child’s Play Child’s natural way of learning Provide toys that are safe and fun Stimulate a child’s imagination Promotes exercise and coordination

5. Child’s Play Make-believe play Creative materials Not creating a real image

6. Types of Child’s Play Imaginary Worlds Dress-Up Being You Dolls and Stuffed Toys Drawing and Painting

7. In-Class Preschool When? Overview of Preschool Schedule –5 minutes for arrival of children –40 minutes for stations (10 min. ea.) –10 minutes for snack –5 minutes for departure of children

8. In-Class Preschool Learning Centers –Creative Arts –Discovery –Dramatic Play –Songs and Finger Plays

9. In-Class Preschool Split into groups and begin brainstorming! Teacher will need to approve ideas before end of class today.