Mrs. A. Vinothini Sylvia,

Assistant Professor,

Annammal College of Education for Women

Thoothukudi.

Not only pleasure but

forms the basis for

learning and development

Hallmark of healthy

development Natural integration of learning domains

Makes Learning Deep,

Broad & Relevant

Allows to Struggle, Manipulate,

Discover &Practice

Enables to Understand & Express

Thoughts & Feelings

Nurtures development of

Learning Process

Teaches Harmony &

Compromise

Increases Muscle Development &

Control

Free Play

Structured Play

Individual Play

Group PlayVigorous Play

Quiet PlayOutdoor Play

Indoor Play

Solitary Play 2 to 2 ½ Years

Parallel Play 2 ½ to 3 ½ Years

aSSociative Play 3 ½ to 4 Years

co-oPerative Play Above 4 Years

Facilitator

Creates and maintains

the environment

Encourages Spontaneous

Play

Introduces novelty without disrupting

the flow and direction

Tools for teachers to teach

& reinforce learning

Stimulate Senses through sounds,patterns, colours, textures & smell

Jigsaw Puzzles, Nesting Toys,

Construction toys Memory Games,

Fastening the frame etc.,

• If play serves educational goals it is no longer play.

• Ensure that children have sufficient time and

adequate resources for extended free play.

• Educators should find a way to devote time and

interest to facilitate spontaneous play.