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Identify And Explain The Importance Of Play In Elementary School

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If a parent or program administrator told me that my children need more direct instruction to learn their academic and only play during recess, I would ask them to explain why before responding and explain the importance of play. I would actively listen to the parent or administrators’ opinion. I would say, “As the children are playing they are learning in the four basic areas of growth.” I would point out that play helps children learn how to communicate with others, it helps them express and understand someone’s feelings, teaches children daily life skills, solve problems and teaches them new vocabulary. Play also allows children to be creative while developing their own imaginations.
Then, I would explain my focus and goals are to
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