Development and meaning of play

Play continues to evolve to fit the needs and wants of today’s children.

Examine a current issue in play.

Read an excerpt from Stuart Brown’s book Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. (Look for the pages 3-6 excerpt in the drop-down menu that follows ‘The Front Cover’.)

Read a current journal article (within the last two years) from a reliable source that discusses at least one of the topics discussed in M3:

how play demonstrates brain development

how play increases learning capacity

loose parts

creativity and pretend play

peaks and flows

Describe findings in both readings and how those findings relate to play.

Discuss your views on the issue you selected and how your reading and experience have shaped those views.

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Play in children from tender ages to those in schools is essential in their brain development. Children require exposure to different types of activities to help in the advancement of their creativity and innovation. The development of a human brain is very crucial when one is a child since a kid’s mind has plenty of space that needs to be filled with relevant and constructive information………………………..