Play And Learning

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

Affective development Self confidence Self esteem Anxiety reduction Therapeutic effects

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

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

Attention Development Attention regulation Concentration Persistence

Language Development Communication skills Vocabulary Story telling Emergent literacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Let’s try it….