Get Smart Play: 15 Fun Ideas from Bakery to Veterinarian
06 Jan | 1 Comment »Play is really, really good for children. By age four or five, kids have the ability to engage in complex, mature play. This kind of play if vitally important to a child’s development.
This eBook will give you ideas beyond “go play in your room.” In fact, you’ll get fifteen fun and easy play themes with resources, prop ideas and related play roles.
It’s less than the price of a lunch – more like a cup of Starbucks. $4.95 and you can download it immediately. Buy it now.
References:
http://www.childinst.org/news/full-news-list/91-can-the-right-kinds-of-play-teach-self-control
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=715
Example:
| Theme | Gas Station Mechanic |
| Information | Learn more by reading I Want to Be a Mechanic or Boy Mechanic Best Projects. |
| Props | Tools, toolbox, tire gauge, rags, tire pump, hose, funnel, cans, car keys, auto parts, money, toy cars |
| Roles | Mechanic, customer |
Tag(s): play, products
the book looks wonderful–thanks for this great info! i am really excited about all the ways you are addressing play, melissa–knowing the amazing power of play for children’s development and for building lifelong skills.