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We will be able to describe how play influences learning in children
We will be able to describe how play influences learning in children
Activity 1
Students create a Google Doc titled, Play and then:
List five words that describe play
As a class, review and discuss the responses
Add words to their list from the discussion
Teacher explains that even professional educators have difficulty defining play
Activity 2
Complete the Y-Chart and show what children’s play
Looks like
Feels like
Sounds like
Activity 3
Download the Google slides and fill in the blanks. Your teacher may give you some prompting along the way.
Use the following videos to help you complete the end of the slides.
We will be able to explore how play helps children learn the social skills needed for being a member of a group
We will be able to explore how play helps children learn the social skills needed for being a member of a group
Activity 1
For 1 minute students are to write as much as they know about play and child development, using the sentence starter (The document above will give you some help):
Play is important for child development because...
Activity 2
Students download, and complete the Play Activities that Promote Social Skills Table for children aged 3-5 years to:
Name and describe three activities for each social skill
Outline how it promotes the social skill
Sharing
Taking turns
Promoting fairness
Listening and communicating
Watch the above video
We will be able to examine the links between how different types of play help children learn
We will be able to examine the links between how different types of play help children learn
Activity 1: Watch the above video.
Activity 2: Download and complete the worksheet below.
Activity 3: Create a timeline or continuum to demonstrate the age and order of development of the types of play in children.
Activity 4: Working in cooperative learning groups, students create and perform a role play to demonstrate a nominated type of play in children. At the end of the role play the class will decide which type of play it was.
We will be able to examine the links between how different types of play help children learn.
We will be able to examine the links between how different types of play help children learn.
Activity 1: 3 Level Reading Guide
Read the comprehension and complete the questions
Activity 2: Multiple Intelligence Test
Complete the Multiple Intelligences test to see what learning style you have.
Open the google doc Types of Play Multiple Intelligences. Complete the activities and share with your teacher. They will be marked using the rubric.
We will be able to compare the range of toys appropriate for different stages of the child’s development
We will be able to compare the range of toys appropriate for different stages of the child’s development
Activity 1: Age appropriate toys Incomplete notes
Open the doc and complete the table.
We will be able to apply the relevant Australian Standards for children’s toys
We will be able to apply the relevant Australian Standards for children’s toys
Activity 1: Watch the following video on Fisher Price Toys
Activity 2: Toy safety standards
Create a document called Toy safety standards.
Which company does Kitty work for?
What university degree/qualification does she hold?
What does Kitty say about the age grade of the toy?
Describe the toy life test that was shown in the video and explain what it was simulating?
As a class, students engage in class discussion, using accountable talk, related to the points raised in the video about toy safety standards.
Activity 3:
Students following your teacher's Toy Safety Notes Slides Presentation, summarise the Toy Safety Notes about the role of Trade Practices Act in Australia including:
Mandatory product safety and information standards
Toy Standards for up to 36 months
The role of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in enforcing mandatory safety standards
Activity 4:
Students download and save into their 10CS_play Google folder, the Kidsafe Toy Safety Tips document to access information directed at parents and as a mentor text reference to assist with 10CS Task 2
Activity 4:
Download into your Google Folder the Toy Safety Tips Video Worksheet
As you view the video above, complete the worksheet questions.
Activity 5:
Continuing in your Toy Safety Tips Video Worksheet answer the following questions related to the Testing Toys video above:
List the eight tests demonstrated in the video
Outline the purpose of the drop test
Describe the laboratory tests for sharp edges
What sort of injuries does the sharp edges test hope to prevent?
As a class, discuss the students' responses to the activities.
We will be able to design a children’s play area
We will be able to design a children’s play area
Using ICT or freehand hard copy, create a floor plan for the 1–2 year-old room at a childcare centre that shows the types of toys or activities that you would include:
Toys or activities appropriate for the age group
Themes or special set-up
Safety considerations
Include words and images of at least 15 items
Be mindful of creating storage space
Students share their plan with a partner and provide feedback to the creator about the plan using the Star Star Wish (Active Learning) format.
Teacher reviews tables via shared folders and provides feedback to individual students
We will be able to compare a variety of community resources and services for children
We will be able to compare a variety of community resources and services for children
Download, save a copy into their 10CS Google Folder and complete the Community Resources and Services Worksheet to:
Identify the services and resources that encourage or enable play opportunities – toy libraries, playgroups, community groups, government services
Research the characteristics and features of each service
Identify similarities and differences
Explain how they enable greater or advantageous play opportunities
Outline links to growth and development
We will be able to participate in a variety of craft and play activities suitable for children
We will be able to participate in a variety of craft and play activities suitable for children
Activity 1: Games
Teacher provides a variety of toys, games and activities
Working in groups, students participate in a variety of play and/or craft activities
Groups, should note the developmental stage or progress enabled by or suitable for the toy or play activity
Identify the type of play supported by each toy or play activity
As a class, discuss the group responses to the various activities
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