Parenting skills

Fascinate

To aid children's play without giving them specific instructions

What is exploratory play give an example

Exploratory play involves using the five senses to learn about the world. Possible example: toddler pouring water from one container to another while in the bathtub

Dramatic play

A type of play in which assume different identities and take part in make believe events

Exploratory play

A type of play in which child uses there senses to learn about the world around them

Symbolic play

A type of play in which common objects become symbols for whatever child imagines

Repetitive play

A type of play rhat includes performing an activity over and over helps learn cause and effect

Constructive play

A type of play that involves using materials to achieve a specific goal or purpose such as building blocks

Ways parents can guide children activities in the following types of play

Active play. Provide out door

Name three ways for parents to spend less money on toys

But fewer toys, form a toy co-op with other parents, buy toys at garage sale, encourage children to turn everyday objects into toys

Around age five children become interested In what type of play? How long does this stage of play last.

Five year olds become interested in formal games with rules. This stage of play development is foumd throughout adolescence and adulthood

Give one example each of an appropriate toy for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age.

Infants, mobiles shaker toys, nesting toys . Toddlers, push toys, pull toys . Preschool water toys, puppets. School age, board games, card games, computer games

What physical benefits does play have for children

Large muscles groups are exercised the heart and immune system are strengthened, weight is controlled stress is reduced, and coordination and fine motor skills are improved

Describe four general roles parents can take in promoting children's play activities

Parents can facilitate play by adding children without giving them specific directions. They can create a play environment that is safe and comfortable for children. They can help children find play mates.

What is repetitive play? What do infants do to learn from this type of play

Repetitive play involves doing an activity over and over again. It helps babies realize that their actions have results and begin to understand cause and effect

Name at least three social skills children can learn through group play

Sharing, taking turns,negotiating, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution and how to follow rules.

Explain symbolic play. At what ages do children usually engage in symbolic play

Symbolic play involves using common as symbols of something else, such as using a stick to represent a magic wand. Three to five year olds engage in symbolic play

Name to benefits a child may gain from playing with a doll or stuffed animal

The can help cope with fears, gain self confidence, and self practice to treat others

How can computer and electronic games help a child development? How might they harm a child?

They develop hand eye coordination, reasoning skills, memory strategies. Can discourage children from physical and social activities

How do children benefit intellectually from play

They learn about their environment, develop creativity and abstract thinking and learn concepts such as colors and numbers. Games help children learn problem solving, reasoning and logical thinking

How do children develop moral values through play?

They learn fairness by sharing, taking turns, and following rules. They learn how to care for others by talking care of dolls or stuffed animals.

What type of play do toddlers generally engage in? What does it involve

Toddlers enjoy constructive play in which they use materials to achieve a specific goal or purpose they might build a block tower or for pieces into a simple puzzle