PLAY Checklist Knowledge / Skills / Behavior Physical skills Self-esteem

Concept Language processes Making decisions Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel Fun Relaxed setting Schedule

Social skills Literacy skills Adult roles

Living skills independent

Maria Montessori

Theory Jean Piaget

John Dewey

Characteristics of play More process than Non-literal product Self-chosen Exploration and participation interaction with environment Solve problem Active and Interactive

Provides challenge Play freely in organized activity

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. In groups choose game / play that fits most of the characteristic in the checklist above. Explain how the play coincide with the theory/ theories Explain how you can use the play in class, Explain the role of the pupils and the teachers during the play session.