The Importance of Play

 One of the most important parts of our day is PLAY! 

Children are building fundamental skills, relationships and so much more during play! Between communicating with their peers, conversing with their teachers, using the environment to learn from and so much more, children are able to express and learn throughout play! 

Here are some of our play experiences today! 

Standards: 

ELA 1.1 Demonstrate Receptive Communication

ELA 1.2 Demonstrate Expressive Communication

ELA 1.3 Demonstrate ability to engage in conversations

SC4.1: Demonstrate engineering design skills 

SC5.1: Demonstrate scientific curiosity

SW1.1: Demonstrate self awareness and confidence 

SW4.1: Demonstrate relationship skills 

APL1.1: Demonstrate initiative and self-direction

APL1.2: Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner

APL2.1: Demonstrate development of flexible thinking skills during play

APL3.1: Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence