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Play and Early Learning

6. Clothes

7. Good habits
Notes
8. People who help me
9. Seasons

INTEXT QUESTIONS 11.4

Fill in the blanks:

(a) The theme must be planned according to the ............... and ............... of the
children.

(b) Arranging objects according to the size is an activity of ............... domain.

(c) ............... is an example of an affective domain activity.

(d) Activities promoting fine and gross motor skills belong to the...............
domain.

11.7 ROLE OF TEACHERS AS FACILITATORS IN CHILDREN’S
PLAY

In order to make play meaningful and purposive, the teacher should also be a
part of the activities. Proper direction from teachers affects the quantity and
quality of play.
Teacher as an observer: The teacher observes the activities of the children in
the classroom as well as outside the classroom. S/he observes how children interact
with each other, how they handle objects, whether they have any problem with
their group, etc. The length of time children spend with play materials also is
observed by the teacher. Clear and purposeful watching helps in planning
innovative plays activities and improve the existing play situations.

Teacher as a facilitator: Mere play is not enough for children to develop. It is
the role of the teacher to direct the play activities for learning. S/he has to create
a climate and arrange the equipment according to their need and purpose. Here,
the teacher acts as a facilitator and arranges toys to refine visual discrimination.
Teachers should allow children to speak freely. S/he should encourage children to
ask questions to invoke curiosity.

Teacher as a reviewer: After every activity the teacher has to determine how the
particular type of play met the needs of each individual child. The teacher has to
make sure that the purpose of play i.e., for cognitive, social, physical growth etc.
has taken place during the play. Teachers should be able to communicate with
parents, administrators, etc. about the changes and improvements. The play

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