Play based learning 2 13-2014

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This document discusses the importance of play-based learning in early childhood education. It explains that play allows children to learn how to collaborate, make judgments, and learn how to learn. The document also outlines how the International Indian School in Singapore incorporates play-based learning into its Primary Years Programme curriculum through setting up engaging play spaces, providing open-ended materials, and utilizing teacher observations of child-led play.

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Why Play is Important!

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Play-based learning is an important part of early childhood education. It allows children to explore, learn social skills, develop imagination and problem solving through different types of play like sensory, pretend, and physical play. However, many kindergarten classrooms have reduced or eliminated playtime in favor of more academic instruction and standardized testing preparation. Research shows children who engage in socio-dramatic play have better language, social, and self-regulation skills. Educators should make time and space for different types of play daily and find ways to incorporate it into the classroom.

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