What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
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11…VISUAL SYSTEM - Who? <strong>What</strong>? Where? When? Why?<br />
System<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> Wh -? system helps to develop your child’s understanding of the different types<br />
of situations that make up any <strong>play</strong> activity especially when <strong>play</strong>ing with more than<br />
one person. The “Wh” questions enable children to focus on one particular aspect of<br />
their <strong>play</strong>, to think about what <strong>is</strong> happening and to make dec<strong>is</strong>ions based on the<br />
answers to the “wh” question. The number and variety of these questions can be<br />
gradually increased as your child’s understanding develops.<br />
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Where?<br />
The <strong>play</strong> area must have clearly defined and clearly v<strong>is</strong>ible boundaries. Th<strong>is</strong> will<br />
help clarify for your child:<br />
• Where the <strong>play</strong> <strong>is</strong> to take place?<br />
• Where they are to not <strong>play</strong>?<br />
Your child can see clearly where to <strong>play</strong>, and where to stay whilst <strong>play</strong>ing<br />
Clarifies where the equipment <strong>is</strong> kept:<br />
• The equipment/toys are always kept in their own designated place.<br />
• The equipment and toys are always put there at the end of <strong>play</strong>.
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