ECE 351 ECE351 WEEK 5 FINAL PAPER PERSONAL FRAMEWORK OF PLAY

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Challenges to Play (2 points): Describe an issue that challenges the opportunities for children to
participate in and learn from play (e.g., barriers to the learning environment that limit the ability to play or challenges
associated with a lack of community recreational areas). Provide a rationale, and suggestions for reducing the impact
of your selected issue.
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Authentic Exemplar Activity (5 points): Describe an activity that will serve as an example for
families about the importance of play and state why you think this activity will increase a families understanding of the
role of play in healthy child growth and development. Please note: You are required to include a description of an
activity; you are not required to include a lesson plan.
o For example, during symbolic or dramatic play, children like to make up their own stories. In an effort to promote
this type of play, parents can supply children with pots, pans, and other kitchen supplies to explore the idea of
symbolic representation. When children use kitchen utensils for drums, hats, and other non-intended purposes, they
increase their understanding that one thing can stand for another. Studies show that this type of symbolic play can
increase cognitive skills such as complex abstract reasoning and linguistic competence.