Early Years - Play and the Learning Environment

Play is very significant for a child during the early childhood years. Knowledge of the development of different types of play gives educators and parents a foundation for proper teaching strategies. Professional early childhood teachers who understand developmental theories of play are better prepared to use play as a context for instruction and assessment

This presentation explores why the physical environment is important for learning and play, examines various learning environments, discusses the developmental characteristics of play, and provides insights into how teachers can use play to help children learn and develop.