Play as Curriculum

What Do You See?

Adult Roles in Play

Setting Up Environments for Play

Encouraging Interactions and Then Stepping Back

Video Observation 4: Toddlers Playing Outside

Supporting Problem Solving

Observing

Environmental Factors That Influence Play

The Principles in Action: Principle 2

Group Size and Age Span

Setting Up the Environment to Support Play

Happenings

Free Choice

The Problem of the Match

Appropriate Practice

Summary

Online Resources

Key Terms

Thought/Activity Questions

For Further Reading