Duck Goose: Multiple Domains Of Child Development

Whilst considering a group of 4-5-year-old children playing duck-duck goose, multiple domains of child development come into though. Physically, the child must walk around the circle, tap their peer and run around the circle. By these means, the child is being physically active and developing their gross motor skills by running, as well as their fine motor skills by tapping a peer. Overall, the child would be progressing control over their body including muscles, physical coordination and the ability to sit and stand. Additionally, the domain of emotional development also comes into play. This may occur through the feelings the child exhibits if he/she either wins their turn or loses their spot. By these means, the children are exposing themselves

Furthermore, a child’s intellectual development grows through this game. This refers to the child’s mind and brain function as it develops. Some examples through which this stage may grow during this game include being able to pay attention, learning the rules of the game, and learning to make decisions based on experience. In the game, the child would need to stay engaged and listen to the instructor and their peers. They would also need to understand and learn the rules of the game in order to play effectively. Moreover, they would need to think abstract and develop diverse ways to act in order to keep a spot in the circle, such as going in the opposite direction. Furthermore, through the game of duck-duck goose, a child’s social/moral skills are also greatly at play. The children at this age group will learn about co-operative play and how to act with others. They will also learn how to take turns and share with the other children as well as how to play fairly. Overall, through the game they would improve the social skills to mix with the other children and integrate into societal norms of how to act

It stands outside ‘ordinary’ life, and is non-serious but at the same time absorbing the player intensely. It has no particular goal other than itself. Play is not a specific behaviour, but any activity undertaken with a playful frame of mind” (Goldstein, 2012). Play is considered a lens through which children experience and become familiar with the world around them. Children need play as an aspect of their early childhood, otherwise they may suffer both short and long term. Through the encouragement of play, children are best able to become healthy, happy and active members of society. As stated in Play in children’s development, health-and-well-being, play increases brain development and growth, establishes new neural connections, and makes the engaged child more intelligent. It advances the ability to perceive others’ emotional states and to adapt to ever-changing environments. It is also the most vital during periods of rapid brain growth, during a child’s early years. Play theorist Brian Sutton-Smith believes that a child is born with a large neuronal over-capacity, which if not used will be discarded. He states that through play, children not only develop the neurological foundations that will enable problem solving, language and creativity, they are also learning while they are playing. They learn how to relate to others, how to adjust to their muscles and bodies