Presentation at the international conference ' Early Childhood Care and Education' held at St. Xavier's College of Education, Palayamkottai.

1. Mrs. A. Vinothini Sylvia,
Assistant Professor,
Annammal College of Education for Women
Thoothukudi.

3. Not only pleasure but
forms the basis for
learning and development
Hallmark of
healthy
development
Natural integration
of learning domains

5. Makes Learning Deep,
Broad & Relevant
Allows to Struggle, Manipulate,
Discover &Practice
Enables to Understand & Express
Thoughts & Feelings

6. Nurtures development of
Teaches Harmony &
Learning Process
Compromise
Increases Muscle Development &
Control

8. Free Play
Individual Play
Structured Play
Vigorous Play
Outdoor Play
Group Play
Quiet Play
Indoor Play

9. Solitary Play
2 to 2 ½ Years
Parallel Play
2 ½ to 3 ½ Years
aSSociative Play
3 ½ to 4 Years
co-oPerative Play
Above 4 Years

10. Facilitator
Creates and maintains
the environment
Encourages Spontaneous
Play
Introduces novelty without disrupting
the flow and direction

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12. • If play serves educational goals it is no longer play.
• Ensure that children have sufficient time and
adequate resources for extended free play.
• Educators should find a way to devote time and
interest to facilitate spontaneous play.