Play is how children find out about their world. All types of play; manipulative play, play with games, rough-and–tumble play, and socio-dramatic play – provide children with opportunities to try things out, see what happens, and learn (Rubin, Bukowski & Parker,1998). Play is also a great opportunity to sneak in learning and assessment of concepts! This week we have been "playing" with playdough. All of the activities can be done at home, just for extra practice ; ) Tracing letters, numbers and shapes, forming patterns and just creating with our imaginations all reinforce valuable skills Below is listed just some of the State Standards that can be addressed with a manipulative activity such as playdough. How much fun we have!
VISUAL ARTS
1.PK.3Use a variety of media, techniques, and processes in art activities that are of the child’s creation without a model.
2.PK.4
Identify color, shape, and texture through art experiences.
5.PK.1b
Play in pairs and small groups.
5.PK.1c
Engage in dramatic play.
5.PK.1d
Initiate play, or enter into play with a group of children already playing.
5.PK.2a
Participate in cooperative groups to complete a task.
Students demonstrated the mastery of many Nevada preschool Standards as they created with playdough. Fine motor skills such as stamping, rolling, pinching, cutting, tracing, etc.
Physical development standards:
6.PK.1 Demonstrate skills in eye-hand coordination (e.g., stacking, sorting, lacing toys, stringing beads,
reproducing basic patterns, complete six-piece puzzle, Legos and peg-boards).
6.PK.2
Demonstrate the muscle strength, dexterity, and control needed to manipulate items (e.g., scissors, writing utensil, paint brushes, play dough, buttons/snaps, etc.).
6.PK.3
Use fingered or tripod grasp with drawing, painting or writing instruments.
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