At our Reflective Practice Group we discussed that Early
Achievers uses a free play model and how to make that free play time most
effective. Here are a couple of “Top Ten”
lists that came out of that discussion:
Top Ten suggestions to play effectively with children
1.
Talk WITH
the children
2.
Be on the children’s eye level
3.
Smile, be happy, loving and excited
4.
Ask the children about what they are doing
5.
PLAY with the children – follow their lead
6.
Remind the children about all the play options in the room
7.
Position yourself so you can see all the children
8.
Try to get around to play with each of the
children
9.
Recognized each child’s individuality and learn
about them
10.
Verbalize what the children are doing with
extended language
Top Ten suggestions to play effectively with children
1.
Have conversations with the children
2.
Be at the children’s eye level
3.
Ask open ended questions
4.
Have child self-directed play
5.
Powerful interactions
6.
Plentiful materials
7.
Inviting toys
8.
Easily accessible materials
9.
Do singing, reading and play music instruments
10.
Have age appropriate materials
