Let us play

Reference Book: (Let us play by Aerial Cross)

Answer the following questions to “Supporting the Rejected Child”

2. After reading Chapter 6 answer the following questions.
a. Discuss two main points that stood out regarding potential play issues. State both points. Cite the information
b. Reflect on these two points and discuss why this information stood out to a future ECE.
Note: Support this discussion with quotes from the chapter
Use the Example of how to set this question up from Question #1.

3. Discuss overall how to integrate this information from both the Video and Chapter into teaching philosophy and practice in order to support children. Think about the role in supporting children through interactions and curriculum. Support this discussion with quotes/citing

4. a. Reflect on one main idea/strategy from the Video and explain why you think children will benefit from you implementing it into your teaching philosophy.
b. Reflect on one main idea/strategy from the Chapter and explain why you think children will benefit from implementing it into teaching philosophy.

Case Study

Jamal plays beautifully by himself.  He is a remarkable self-starter for a 4-year-old.  But when he plays with others, there is always a discipline problem. Jamal likes to build and can often be found in the Lego centre.
1. Discuss how this play challenge could affect his sense of belonging regarding interactions and participation, and his emotional well-being if it continues

2. Provide 3 strategies/ideas that might be used to support this child. Take an example from either the book or DVD.
For each one:
• Explain why this strategy/idea is chosen.
• How will the child benefit?

1. What the educator can do
2. How the educator can set up the curriculum
3. How the educator can include other children.

Think of the importance of an educators role here in supporting children