Though exact definitions may differ, play is universal, and has been observed over centuries across all societies and cultures around the world. As an educator, it is important to have an adequate understanding of the history of play, including its key characteristics and various categories. In your own words, briefly discuss the following prominent theorists and their beliefs around play.Maria MontessoriFriedrich FroebelMargaret McMillan

Supporting inquisitive and stimulating play is the primary focus of all educators implementing a play-based pedagogy.In your own words, explain play-based pedagogy and its importance to early childhood education and care.

this theory maintains that the past is the key to play. The play has been passed down from generation to generation from earliest times. Play and games are a part of each individual’s inheritance. Such activities as running, throwing, striking, climbing, leaping, carrying, and jumping have been part of our daily lives for generations.a.) Instinct Theoryb.) Inheritance or Recapitulation Theoryc.) Social-contact Theoryd.) Self-expression Theory

Play is the medium through which young children learn. Early education teachers should understand the stages of play so that they can create curriculum opportunities for all stages. In this video, learn about the stages of play, the things children typically do during each stage of play, and whether such play happens alone or in concert with other children. The children in this video exemplify the stages of play while engaging in many different curriculum activities. Watch this video and then reflect on the following questions: How do adults engage and strengthen a child’s parallel play? What are important strategies to keep in mind while playing with a young child?

Aaron Trammell challenges the validity of foundational scholarly work on play, for example the work of Johan Huizinga and Roger Caillois, by: Uncovering the lack of interdisciplinary approaches in traditional play studies, which limits perspectives.  Illustrating that play research often neglects the influence of colonial histories on game development.  Showing how Eurocentric biases and ideals underpin most of the canonical research on play.  Highlighting the disregard for non-Western forms of play and their impact on the global understanding of play.

Declares that human beings have an instinctive tendency to be active at various stages of their lifetime. Therefore, play is something that naturally happens as a matter of growth and development. a.) Instinct Theory b.) Inheritance or Recapitulation Theory c.) Social-contact Theory d.) Self-expression Theory