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Task 1 Voki I think as an adult we use play and hobbie interchangably.

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Task 2 Classroom Layout []

Task 3 Glogster I picked to focus on Exposure to Violence in Chapter 4

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Task 4 Checklist Child’s Name: LD Date: June 16, 2011 Date of Birth: March 18, 2006

Check the highest level skills you consistently observe:

1. Pretending with Objects  Does not use objects to pretend  Uses real objects <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Substitutes objects for other objects <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Uses imaginary objects

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">2. Role-Playing <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> No Role Playing <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Uses one sequence of Play <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Combines sequences <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Uses verbal declaration (for example, “I’m a doctor”)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">3. Verbalization about Play Scenario <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Does not use pretend words during play <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Uses words to describe substitute objects <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Uses words to describe imaginary objects and actions (for example, “I’m painting a house”) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Uses words to create a play scenario (for example, “Let’s say we’re being taken by a monster”)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">4. Verbal Communication during a Play Episode <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Does not verbally communicate during play <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Talks during play only to self <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Talks only to adults in play <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Talks with peers in play stepping outside of role (for example, “That’s not how mothers hold their babies”) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Talks with peers from within role (for example, “Eat your dinner before your dad comes home”)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">5. Persistence in Play <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Less than five minutes <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Six to nine minutes <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Ten minutes or longer

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">6. Interactions <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">Plays alone <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Plays only with adults <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Plays with one child, always the same person <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Plays with one child, can be different partners <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Can play with two or three children together

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">7. Entrance into a Play Group <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Does not attempt to enter play group <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Uses force to enter play group <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Stands near group and watches <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Imitates behavior of group <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Makes comments related to play theme <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Gets attention of another child before commenting

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">8. Problem Solving <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Gives in during conflict <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Uses force to solve problems <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Seeks adult assistance <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Imitates verbal solutions or strategies provided by adults <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Recalls words or strategies to use when reminded <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Initiates use of words or strategies <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Accepts reasonable compromises

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">9. Turn Taking <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Refuses to take turns <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Leaves toys, then protests when others pick them up <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Takes turns if arranged and directed by an adult <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Asks for turn, does not wait for a response <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Gives up toy easily if done with it <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Gives up toy if another child asks for it <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Proposes turn taking, will take and give turns

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;">10. Support of Peers <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Shows no interest in peers <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Directs attention to distress of peers <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">** Ä ** Shows empathy or offers help <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Offers and takes suggestions of peers at times <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; line-height: 115%;"> Encourages or praises peers

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 5 Animoto

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<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 6: Technology <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">1) I explored storybird.com which I found through the ALA website <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">2) I think this is a great way for children to illustrate their writings. I used a poem as a fooled around with the site. This may be a great option for a teacher in 2nd or 3rd grade, allowing children to illustrate another authors work. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">3) I think overall this site was appropriate for children. A teacher can set up an account for her class, which is great! The students also get to look and explore all kinds of art! <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">4) I do not see any risks, since the teacher can be in control of their students storybooks. You can also keep storybooks private, which I liked <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">5) I rated this a 5 because I think it is fun to play with, and can convey a students interest.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">If attached a link to my storybook: <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">[]

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 8 Quote <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." Plato <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">I selected this quote because I believe 100 percent it to be true! Nothing gives educator, parents, children and peers more information then the power of observation. This applies to all ages and all situations, I am a self declared people watcher :)

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 9 Youtube <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">media type="youtube" key="yMwqMuRtGDs" width="425" height="350" align="center"

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">﻿Take 10 Final Thoughts <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">This course has helped revive my love for play and helped me regain the understanding and value of play. I think this class has taught me that there are people/educators/administers/politicians how have little faith in the importance of play, and it is our job as early eductors to insist that it be part of our classrooms. I made a short slideshow, illustrating just a few reasons why children need play. media type="custom" key="9897369"