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 * Welcome to... ** ** *Kelsie's Play Place **



**Alydia Rose (my niece) and myself :)**

**Voki: A little about ME** ** ﻿ **media type="custom" key="9490148" align="left" width="204" height="204"

**﻿Kelsie's Classroom:** @http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/classroom_designer/cd_launch.jsp?RoomId=985137

**Glogster: Gender Influences** media type="custom" key="9749704" width="346" height="346" align="left"

" Play is the beginning of Knowledge " *This is by far my favorite quote about Play. I have always felt that play is what leads to children gaining their knowledge about the world around them. I am a true believer that the early years of a child's life is determined through their interactions with their environment, especially through play. Play = Knowledge!

** ﻿ "Edmodo"**  ** ﻿ www.edmodo.com**   ** ﻿ Social learning tool for classrooms** Edmodo seems to be a teaching tool that is very similar to wikispaces.com. The teacher is able to create a group and have the children in their classroom join the group with a secret code. The teacher can put information about the class, grades, assignments and other teaching necessities on the website so that the students in the classroom can view it at all times, even through their phones. The website seems to be very interactive for the student. The students can join the group and view and "play" around with the different teaching tools that are available to them. This would be a great teaching tool for older children, especially college level. Edmodo would also be great for parents because the parents can get on their child's website and look at grades and assignments the child should be doing. Inappropriate applications of this tool could be hazardous to students. Teachers may put up inappropriate tools on the website. Do schools look at what the teacher put on the website? There should be some kind of filter on what the teacher can show to the students and the school should monitor what the teacher is putting on the website as well. I think that this website is a great teaching tool. Teacher's can show video's on the Edmodo that the teacher may not be able to get to in the classroom. Also, students will be able to find their assignments online incase they forget or need reassurance about an assignment. A risk with this teaching tool would be inappropriate materials shown on the website. Also, if there are students that do not have access to a computer, how will they be able to view assignments and enrichment for their class? I do not think that this website would be beneficial for a preschool classroom but would be great for older students. Overall, I would rate this website a 4 out of 5.

**Animoto: The Teacher's Role** media type="custom" key="9785792" align="left" width="73" height="73"

** ﻿ Youtube Videos: The Importance of Play** I chose both of these videos because I believe that the videos show "the importance of play." These videos support what we have learned through our book: play is necessary for childrens development. Both of the videos show the benefits that play has on a child. media type="youtube" key="4zD9-Kq89M4" height="398" width="560" align="left"

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 * Play Checklist **

Child’s Name: __E.M.__________________ Date: __06/02/2011_____________

Date of Birth: __08/20/2007_____________________

Check the highest level skills you consistently observe:

 Does not use objects to pretend  Uses real objects  Substitutes objects for other objects ü Uses imaginary objects
 * 1. Pretending with Objects

 No Role Playing  Uses one sequence of Play  Combines sequences ü Uses verbal declaration (for example, “I’m a doctor”)
 * 2. Role-Playing

 Does not use pretend words during play  Uses words to describe substitute objects  Uses words to describe imaginary objects and actions (for example, “I’m painting a house”) ü Uses words to create a play scenario (for example, “Let’s say we’re being taken by a monster”)
 * 3. Verbalization about Play Scenario

 Does not vebally communicate during play  Talks during play only to self  Talks only to adults in play ü Talks with peers in play stepping outside of role (for example, “That’s not how mothers hold their babies”)  Talks with peers from within role (for example, “Eat your dinner before your dad comes home”)
 * 4. Verbal Communication during a Play Episode

 Less than five minutes  Six to nine minutes ü Ten minutes or longer
 * 5. Persistence in Play

 Plays alone  Plays only with adults  Plays with one child, always the same person  Plays with one child, can be different partners ü Can play with two or three children together
 * 6. Interactions

 Does not attempt to enter play group  Uses force to enter play group  Stands near group and watches  Imitates behavior of group ü Makes comments related to play theme  Gets attention of another child before commenting
 * 7. Entrance into a Play Group

8. Problem Solving  Gives in during conflict  Uses force to solve problems  Seeks adult assistance  Imitates verbal solutions or strategies provided by adults  Recalls words or strategies to use when reminded ü Initiates use of words or strategies  Accepts reasonable compromises

9. Turn Taking  Refuses to take turns  Leaves toys, then protests when others pick them up  Takes turns if arranged and directed by an adult  Asks for turn, does not wait for a response  Gives up toy easily if done with it  Gives up toy if another child asks for it ü Proposes turn taking, will take and give turns

10. Support of Peers  Shows no interest in peers  Directs attention to distress of peers  Shows empathy or offers help  Offers and takes suggestions of peers at times ü Encourages or praises peers **Planning Form** Child’s Name: __E.M.__ Date: __June 22, 2011__

GOAL: Who? E.M.Does what? Accepts reasonable compromises

Where? Preschool Classroom

How well or how often? At least twice total

By when (target completion date for the goal)? 06/22/2011

ACTIVITY:

Consider:
 * the child’s special interests
 * ways to make the activity sensitive to the child’s culture and home language
 * the appropriate level of difficulty
 * adaptive equipment

When? ü Free play Group Small Group Transition Meal/Snack

Outdoors Home Visit

Where? Preschool Classroom

What props/ materials are needed? Kitchen area, cooking pans, baking supplies

Who will be involved? E.M. and MJ

What is the role of the adult? Observer

What data will be collected and how will it be recorded? Anecdotal

REFLECTION How would you modify this activity if you were to repeat it? I would not modify anything.

**__ ﻿ ﻿﻿My Final Thoughts about Play__** Play has always been an important part of my life starting at an early age. I always remember playing as a little girl with my sister and uncle on the farm. Play was ALWAYS fun! We didn't need a computer to play with and we played with each other, not with the television. I never came inside to watch tv but instead came inside to sleep so I could wake up the next day to play and have fun all over again.

I've always been a true believer that "Play does equal knowledge." I think that all children learn through playing and that play is how children gain their knowledge of their world around them. Children need the opportunity to learn about their world and what better way but to learn through playing! Play is essential for all forms of development, including social/emotional, physical and cognitive. Play provides the child with the opportunity to learn roles, self-regulation, sociodramatic play and much, much more. Play = Learning!