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ECE 3 Standard 02
ECE3-02 Value of Play in Learning
Term | Definition |
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Learning Centers | Areas clearly defined for specfic types of play; for example, Reading, Music, Blocks |
Traffic Pattern | Direction of movement that children take as they move from one part of the classroom to the other |
Cubby | A small space for storage of Personal items |
Unoccupied Play | When a child actually isn't playing at all |
Solitary Play | Engaging in play alone rather than with others |
Onlooker Play | Watching other childern play rather than play with them |
Parallel Play | Children playing next to eachother but not with eachother |
Associative Play | Playing with the same toy but not with others |
Cooperative Play | Plsying together and agreeing on play themes and activites |
Engaged | Complete focus on what a student/child is doing |
Functional Play | Playing with a certain point on a certain activity for a certain reason or purpose |
Constructive Play | Directing the play towards a certain outcome or product |
Dramatic Play | Imitation of real life situations during play |
Structured Time | Daily routine everyday |
Free Choice | Allowing the students to choose whatever they want to do during play time |
Manipulative | Toys and materials children operate and change with their hands |
ITERS & ECERS | Rating Scales used to create and identify excellent toddler and early childhood environments. |
Open Ended question | A question that cannot be answered with one word, that encourages children to talk or share details |
Theme | a topic or idea that the decorations or components of a lesson plan or learning environment are centered around |