The debate as to whether the difference in toy choices is innate or socially constructed rages on. But does it matter? As long as both genders get the opportunities to develop their full potential, should we mind whether they play with Barbie or Thomas?
September 6, 2012
Role Play in the Early Years. Why is role play important to young children’s development? Early social development is highly correlated with academic achievement. The way a child settles into school and interacts with peers and adults in the school setting will have a massive impact on his or her learning opportunities.
September 5, 2012
“Role play provides child care workers with numerous opportunities for enhancing children’s development. It is helpful to distinguish between two valuable methods of using role play in a child care setting in order to identify the different benefits gained by each method.”
September 5, 2012
“I’m a firm believer in learning through play, but some parents want their little ones ‘pushed’ harder with more traditional ‘lessons’. How can I help the parents understand the importance of play in learning?”
September 5, 2012