Forum Description
Preschoolers, Play, and Development
Post initial responses by Tuesday
Post all responses by Saturday
*First response is to be 250 words minimum. Additional two responses are to be 150 words minimum each for full credit.
Play should be an important part of children’s lives. You have been invited by a local community agency to present your views about the advantages of play for children and how parents and teachers can incorporate more play activities into home and school. Discuss four recommendations that you will make during your presentation, incorporating how each recommendation assists in a child’s development: physically, socially/emotionally, cognitively, and/or linguistically.
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This discussion links to the following course objectives: Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becominga professional in the field of early childhood education.

Put into practice the principal of developmentally appropriate practice.
Analyze the influence the classroom environment, daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of young children.
Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s early care and education.
Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum.

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