Learning Through Play

Description:

This lesson defines the term play and discusses different types of play. It also discusses the various reasons why play is necessary for children and the roles teachers perform when promoting learning through play.

Objectives:

RECALL the definition of play.

RECALL different types of play.

RECALL reasons why play is developmentally necessary for children.

IDENTIFY roles teachers perform when helping children learn through play.

IDENTIFY ways to promote learning through play-based activities.