It’s no challenge to play in a room full of toys or on a playground. Such environments invite children to dive right into play and an adult can get out of the way. The play space and its equipment facilitates play and an adult need only employ a ‘watchful hands-off’ role.
But on occasions when children must endure an adult environment – a long car or bus ride, church or synagogue services, a visit to Great-aunt Hattie, a laundromat, etc. – what happens then? Is it fair or reasonable that children should have to act like a grown-up in such circumstances? Is the only play option a phone or tablet?
Create a Portable Play Pack that:
Write a description of your Portable Play Pack (2-3 pages) that lists its contents and at least 3 different uses for each item. Include a photograph, if possible, of the contents. Discuss how you could encourage other adults to use the Portable Play Pack concept.
For specifics on how your Portable Play Pack assignment will be evaluated, consult the M4 Assignment Rubric.
reference Johnson, J. E., Christie, J. F., & Wardle, F. (2005). Play, development, and early education. Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
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