1. Play And Learning

2. Emotional Benefits Enjoyment – Fun – Love of life Relaxation – Release of energy tension reduction Self expression

3. Affective development Self confidence Self esteem Anxiety reduction Therapeutic effects

4. Social Development Cooperation Sharing Turn taking Conflict resolution Leadership skill development – Impulse control regarding aggressive behavior

5. Physical Development Gross motor experiences Fine motor experiences Physical challenges Self help skills

6. Attention Development Attention regulation Concentration Persistence

7. Language Development Communication skills Vocabulary Story telling Emergent literacy

8. Educational benefits include… Meaning ful context for children Making learning fun Encouraging children to explore and discover together Extending learning Opportunity for risktaking Collaboration Empathy

9. There is always an answer You need to find the answer because it is relevant to what you are doing The answer is out there – Collaborate – Research – Trial and error

10. Nothing is impossible Native gamers have an instinct for heroism. They know their personal performance matters to others and they look forward to the challenge. You can achieve the goal. If you don’t… Press restart and try again

11. Trial and Error Fast and efficient Failure is a learning experience Cheats are a good thing

12. Competition and Collaboration Competition is part of the game Competition is symbiotic with collaboration

13. Gamers are autonomous If I need your help I will let you know I have choices I am responsible for the consequences of my choices Multitasking is the mode of operandi

14. Get G.A.M.E. G. Gather information A. Analyze information M. Make decisions E. Evaluate your decisions If necessary, press reboot and start again!

15. Let’s try it….