Play is the foundation of early childhood education and how young children learn best. Play is also something that is a natural, biological function that children have. Advances in brain development in correlation with research shows a relationship between active social play and early language and literacy development. Play for young children can be very elaborate and engage children in problem solving, processing of information, and memory, which enriches brain development in related brain areas.
A. Introduction:
Explain the purpose of the paper
Present your argument
B. Body:
Explain how learning takes place in young children
Identify and explain the key concepts and beliefs about how children
acquire knowledge
Define the developmental theories about how children play
Explain each of the theorists beliefs in regards to how children acquire
knowledge
Explain how children play
Describe the four vehicles of play and provide examples to support your
argument
Describe the contexts of play and provide examples to support your