THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
TL 5.02 Plan age appropriate activities for
children
PLAYING SPURS ON
DEVELOPMENT AREAS
Physical
 Intellectual
 Emotional
 Social
 Moral
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ACTIVE VS. QUIET PLAY
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_____________________________________________
and releases energy
______________________________________________
SENSORY TOYS
Objects with__________________________________
 ______________________________________________
_______________
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SHOULD CAREGIVERS FORCE AN
INFANT TO PLAY?
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No…the infant (_____________________) may be
hungry, tired, or interested in something else,
and forcing them can upset them
TODDLERS LEARNING CONCEPTS
Larger/smaller
 Full/empty
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______________________________________________
______________________________________________
PLAYING WITH WATER, SAND,
MODELING CLAY, DOUGH, AND
FINGER PAINTS
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These activities spur creativity and help
develop____________________________________
TODDLERS SHORT ATTENTION SPAN
Toddlers (ages 1-3) ____________________
 ____________________________in order to keep
playtime fun and stimulating
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TODDLERS REFUSING TO SHARE
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___________________________________________the
toddler’s behavior
PRESCHOOLERS LEARN TO PRETEND
Preschoolers (ages 3-5)________________________
 ______________________________________________
_______________
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DISTRACTING CHILDREN
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________________________________as it leads kids
away from undesirable behavior and keeps them
busy with an interesting activity
COMPETITIVE PLAY
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Caregivers can emphasize the pleasure of play,
explaining that the outcome is based on luck,
and_________________________________________
BENEFITS OF READING
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
 Develops imagination and learning abilities
 Fulfills emotional and social needs
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TIPS FOR READING WITH YOUNG
CHILDREN
___________________________________________
 Be patient if a child wants the same story read
over and over
 Let children look at the pictures in the book you
are reading
 Talk about the story, act it out, or refer to it later
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TELEVISION CAN BE HARMFUL
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_____________________________________________,
and it may have inappropriate content
MANAGING TV WATCHING
Caregivers should:
 Watch TV with the child
 Limit watching
 Turn off unsuitable shows
 Turn the television off if the child is not
interested
 ______________________________________________