Health talk

On
Play for toddlers,
preschoolers
Subject- child health nursing
Submitted to submitted by
Mrs anju rani shweta verma
Assit. Prof msc nsg 1st yr
Sbds college of nsg. Roll no -
Health Talk

Identification

Student Name Shweta Verma

Course Name Child Health Nursing

/Unit Title The Importance of Play for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-Age
Children

Student Expectations 130.277. (c) Knowledge and Skills

(6) The student investigates strategies for optimizing the
development of toddlers, including those with special needs. The
student is expected to:
(B) create play activities such as mathematics, science,
physical movement, outdoor play, art, and music that
enhance a toddler's growth and development
(7) The student analyzes the growth and development of preschool
children, including those with special needs. The student is
expected to:
(B) describe the role of play in a preschool child's growth
and development
(C) develop activities such as physical exercise or group play
that meet developmental needs of preschool children
(8) The student analyzes the growth and development of school-
age children, including those with special needs. The student is
expected to:
(D) develop appropriate activities for meeting
developmental needs of school-age children such as
physical exercise, language development, communication,
listening skills, independence, conflict resolution, and self-
discipline

Basic Direct Teach Lesson

(Includes Special Education Modifications/Accommodations and
one English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategy)

Instructional Objectives Students will:

  Analyze the role of play in children and assess how play affects the
principles of growth and development
 Determine the different stages of play
 Develop a play center and a three-dimensional diorama to include
strategies that will promote constructive and creative play
 Analyze the characteristics and safety features of various toys,
games and equipment that promote physical, intellectual,
emotional, and social development of special needs children of
different ages
 Create an advertisement to propose and describe various types of
play
Rationale Students will learn how the role of play in toddlers, preschoolers, and
school-age children’s affects their growth and development. Children
learn to cooperate with others through their play and come to understand
social relationships through trial and error. As they grow older, children
progress through four stages of play. These stages are solitary, parallel,
associative, and cooperative play. Some children use all forms of play by
adding one onto the others as they develop. Other children may stop
using one form of play when the form in the next stage develops and
replaces it.

Duration of Lesson Five 45-minute class periods

Word Wall/Key Associative Play: Occurs when children begin to participate in games and
Vocabulary activities together
(ELPS c1a, c, f; c2b; c3a, b,
Cooperative Play: It is the form most often seen in children ages five and
d; c4c; c5b) PDAS II (5)
up. This type of play is seen in the cooperative games the younger
children play
Developmentally Appropriate: Principles and guidelines for best
practice in the care and education of young children, birth through age 8
Diorama: A scenic representation in which lifelike sculptured figures and
surrounding details are realistically set against a painted background
Emotional Development: The processes by which infants and children
begin developing the capacity to experience, express, and interpret
emotions
Intellectual Development: Refers to the growth of children in such a way
that their brain becomes more and more capable of understanding and
evaluating concepts to make sense out of the world around them
Parallel Play: The child plays besides, but not with, nearby children
Physical Development: Physical development is the development of a
 child’s mobility, thought processes and sexual characteristics
Social Development: Learning the skills that enable a person to interact
and communicate with others in a meaningful way
Solitary Play: The child makes no attempts to play with other children or
adults nearby

Materials/Specialized Equipment:
Equipment Needed
 Computer with projector for PowerPoint presentation
 Computers with Internet access (be sure to follow district
guidelines for Internet access)
 Presenter remote
Materials:
 Building blocks
 Children’s books
 Children’s toys
 Educational games
 Educational videos
 Interlock toys
 Jump rope
 Wooden toys
Supplies:
 Brushes
 Cardboard paper
 Construction paper
 Dental floss
 Figurines or small props
 Glue
 Markers
 Paint
 Scissors
 Sewing thread
 Shoe box (one box per two students)
 Tape
 Copies of all handouts
PowerPoint:
 The Importance of Play: Infancy to School-Age

Technology:
  Infographic:
o What’s Going on Inside Your Child’s Brain?
A child’s brain has completely different priorities than an
adult’s.
[Link]
brain-infographic/
 TEDx Talk:
o Shimpei Takahashi: Play this game to come up with original
ideas
Shimpei Takahashi always dreamed of designing toys. But
when he started work as a toy developer, he found that the
pressure to use data as a starting point for design quashed
his creativity. In this short, funny talk, Takahashi describes
how he got his ideas flowing again, and shares a simple
game anyone can play to generate new ideas. (In Japanese
with English subtitles.)
[Link]
e_to_come_up_with_original_ideas

YouTube
 Promoting Healthy Brain Development: You Can Make a Difference
Learn how you can make a difference in young children’s brain
development through everyday activities. Visit [Link]
for more information.
 Special Needs Kids and the Power of Play
Video demonstrating the healing power of fun and toys for children
with disabilities and their families.
[Link]
 The Crucial Role of Play in Early Childhood
This video was created to demonstrate the importance of play for
young children. The slide show is set to “Upside down” by Jack
Johnson.
[Link]
Graphic organizers:
 Different stages of play
 Different stages of play (key)
 The importance of play: toddlers to school-age notes
Handouts:
  Certificate of achievement
 Happy birthday!
 Helping your preschool child
 Learning center diorama project
 Rubric for Learning Center Diorama Project

Anticipatory Set Before class begins:

(May include pre-
Note to teacher: Become familiar with how to construct a diorama at How
assessment for prior
to Make a Four-Door Diorama at: [Link]
knowledge)
four-door-diorama/
Display as many of the lesson-related supplies (see Materials or
Specialized Equipment Needed) that you have available on a table in front
of the room.
Begin the class with the following questions and have students share their
responses:
 What was your favorite toy as a child and how did it relate to your
development?
 Why was it your favorite toy?
 How have toys changed since you were a toddler? A preschool
child? A school-age child?
 What is the role of play in children and how does it affect growth
and development?
 What are some possible learning concepts children acquire when
they play each of the following games with others?
o Hide and seek
o Trucks
o Dolls
o Ball
o Puzzles
o Dramatic play

Direct Instruction * Introduce lesson objectives, terms, and definitions.

Distribute handout The Importance of Play: Toddler to School-Age Notes.
Students will be expected to take notes while viewing the slide
presentation. Teacher to determine the notes, which will be recorded by
students.
Introduce PowerPoint The Importance of Play: Toddler to School Age and
 begin the discussion with students. Allow for questions and answers to
check for understanding.
Distribute the diagram Different Stages of Play. Students will complete
handout. Allow for questions and answers to check for understanding.
YouTube videos included in the PowerPoint:
 Promoting Healthy Brain Development: You Can Make a Difference
Learn how you can make a difference in young children’s brain
development through everyday activities. Visit [Link]
for more information.
 Special Needs Kids and the Power of Play
Video demonstrating the healing power of fun and toys for
children with disabilities and their families.
[Link]
 The Crucial Role of Play in Early Childhood
This video was created to demonstrate the importance of play for
young children. The slide show is set to “Upside down” by Jack
Johnson.
[Link]
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be
followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
 checking for understanding
 providing a copy of slide presentation
Guided Practice *
Scenario: You are attending a birthday party for a special needs child. You
must purchase a toy, game, or equipment for the child with a $40.00
budget.
Distribute Happy Birthday! Handout. Students must describe the toy and
analyze the characteristics and safety features of the toy, game, or
equipment they selected that promote physical, intellectual, emotional,
and social development of children with special needs.
Have students present their information to their classmates.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be
followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
 pair up students who need extra support with students who are
advanced or gifted and talented. pairing them with responsible
students helps them to learn from the model their peer is showing
 allow students to provide input in their own way. This includes
written as well as verbal responses.
 Independent
Distribute Learning Center Diorama Project.
Practice/Laboratory
Experience/Differentiate With a partner, create a three-dimensional diorama. Create a student-
d Activities * learning center that will promote constructive and creative play for a
toddler, preschool, or school age child. Students will research types of
centers, include a written report on the type of center they select and
create the diorama. The center and written report will include:
 how it will promote the importance of play in physical, intellectual,
emotional, and/or social development of children
 activities in the areas of mathematics, science, physical movement,
outdoor play, art, and music
 activities appropriate for school-age children such as moderate to
vigorous physical exercise, reading development, communication,
listening skills, independence, conflict resolution, stress
management, and self-discipline
Distribute Rubric for Learning Center Diorama Project so that students
may understand what is expected.
Have students view the following Snapguide to understand how to
construct the diorama:
How to Make a Four-Door Diorama
[Link]
Students will be provided with time to complete their projects. Provide
guidance as needed. Allow student to proofread and edit each other’s
work and practice the oral component of their projects before class
presentations.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be
followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
 repeated instructions
 opportunity to repeat instructions
 written instructions

Lesson Closure Review lesson objectives, terms, and definitions.

Students will create an advertisement of:
 What they have learned
 How they learned it
 What application possibilities the knowledge/skills have
 Propose and describe various types of play in different stages of
development that would promote healthy physical, mental, social,
 emotional, and social development
They will present their advertisements to the class during lesson closure.
They will post their advertisements in the classroom. The students will go
on a shopping tour for information and jot down notes they wish to
remember.
Design a contest of the best advertisement within the classroom to
encourage creativity and innovation. Allow the students to vote for the
best advertisement and award the Certificate of Achievement. This
certificate can be added to a portfolio. Other certificate templates can be
found on Microsoft Word® and designed with your school logo and mascot
if desired.

Summative/End of Team presentations will be assessed with previously provided rubric and
Lesson Assessment * personal reflection assignment.
Students will each write a one-page personal reflection on what they
learned from this lesson and how they plan to use the information now
and in the future.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be
followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
 provide students with a checklist or rubric to help them organize
and complete all steps of the process
 allow students to record their presentations in advance and
present the recording (audio or visual) if they are frightened by
presenting to a crowd. another method would be to allow them to
present to you first, then present to the class after you have
assured them that they have a good product to share

References/Resources/ Textbook:
Teacher Preparation  Decker, C. (2011). Child development: Early stages through age 12.
(5th ed.). Tinley Park: Goodheart-Willcox Company.

Websites:
 American Academy of Pediatrics
Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children: The Pediatrician’s
Role
Articles on appropriate toys for young children
[Link]
 Fat Brain Toys
Toys, games, and tools for children and adults with special
developmental needs.
 [Link]
 How to Make a Four-Door Diorama
Snapguide on how make a diorama was created by Deborah
Woodward.
[Link]
 National Association for the Education of Young Children
Articles and information on children.
[Link]

YouTube
 Promoting Healthy Brain Development: You Can Make a Difference
Learn how you can make a difference in young children’s brain
development through everyday activities. Visit [Link]
for more information.
 Special Needs Kids and the Power of Play
Video demonstrating the healing power of fun and toys for
children with disabilities and their families.
[Link]
 The Crucial Role of Play in Early Childhood
This video was created to demonstrate the importance of play for
young children. The slide show is set to “Upside down” by Jack
Johnson.
[Link]

Additional Required Components

English Language  Ask students to repeat your instructions to be sure they know what
Proficiency Standards is expected of them before each phase of the lesson.
(ELPS) Strategies
 Discuss vocabulary in detail and make sure everyone has a firm
grasp on it before moving forward with the lesson.
 Use graphic organizers and visuals to explain the lesson in detail.
 Print fill in the blank handouts of the PowerPoint notes for
students to follow along with the lesson.
 Utilize the four corners vocabulary/ word wall activity

College and Career

Readiness Connection1
 Recommended Strategies

Reading Strategies Current Events:

Assign students to read about the importance of play for toddler to
school-age children. Information can be found in newspaper articles,
magazines, journals, and online print.
Suggestions:
 The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development
[Link]
[Link]
 Helping Your Preschool Child
Encourage students to connect reading to their life experiences or prior
knowledge.

Quotes The ages between birth and age 5 are the foundation upon which
successful lives are built.
-Laura Bush
You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by
yourself, sitting alone in a room.
-Theodor Seuss Geisel
Children are great imitators. So, give them something great to imitate.
-Anonymous
Children are our most valuable resource.
-Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. president
Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.
-Mignon McLaughlin, journalist, and author
I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to
succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!
-David Vitter, U.S. senator

Writing Strategies Journal Entries:

Journal Entries + 1
 As a childcare provider, what safety features would be important to
Additional Writing
you in a toy?
Strategy
 Why is it important to play with your child and how does it help
them develop?
 What is the interrelationship between the various types of
development and the stages of play?

1
Visit the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards at
[Link] Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB), 2009.
 Writing Strategy:
RAFT Writing Strategy
 Role – Child care director
 Audience – parents
 Format – newsletter
 Topic – benefits of play for children

Writing Prompt:
o Think about the importance of play in a preschool child’s
growth and development. Write an essay in which you state
your position on the role of play in a preschool child’s
development. (10th and 11th grade persuasive writing)

Communication  The type of play I enjoyed the most as a child was __________
90 Second Speech Topics because …
 Three benefits of play for children are …
 As I look to the future, I am looking forward to playing with my
child because …

Other Essential Lesson Components

Enrichment Activity
 Have students create and present a lesson plan to teach
(e.g., homework
preschoolers new skills in the areas of vigorous physical exercise,
assignment)
reading development, communication, listening skills and self-
reliance.
 Students can determine one teaching strategy that promotes
physical development, social development, emotional
development, or cognitive and language development.
 Have students write at least 10 possible ways parents or caregivers
can encourage creativity in preschool children.
 Have students debate “Why do you think television does or does
not promote creativity in preschool children?”
TED Talks:
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people
together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks videos
and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a
small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x
= independently organized TED event.
 The video below is related to this lesson. Allow students to view the video,
and lead a discussion concerning the TED Talk.
 Shimpei Takahashi: Play this game to come up with original ideas
Shimpei Takahashi always dreamed of designing toys. But when
he started work as a toy developer, he found that the pressure to
use data as a starting point for design quashed his creativity. In this
short, funny talk, Takahashi describes how he got his ideas flowing
again, and shares a simple game anyone can play to generate new
ideas. (In Japanese with English subtitles.)
[Link]
me_up_with_original_ideas

Family/Community  Invite a pediatrician or child psychologist to explain the

Connection temperament, skills, and development of preschoolers.
 Interview a preschooler about his or her favorite play activity. Have
the child draw a picture. Write a brief summary about the
interview, including quotes from the child. Display the child’s
drawing and your brief summary in the classroom.

CTSO connection(s) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

[Link]
The FCCLA Families First is a national peer education program through
which youth gain a better understanding of how families work and learn
skills to become strong family members. Its goals are to help youth
become strong family members and leaders for today and tomorrow and
strengthen the family as the basic unit of society. To help members focus
their projects, Families First offers five units. Members may complete
projects in one or several units. There is no particular order to them;
although, “Families Today” might be a good place to start. It covers topics
that provide a general overview of families and related issues:
Families Today: Understand and celebrate families
You-Me-Us: Strengthen family relationships
Meet the Challenge: Overcome obstacles together
Balancing Family and Career: Manage multiple responsibilities
Parent Practice: Learn to nurture children.

Service Learning Successful service learning project ideas originate from student concerns
Projects and needs. Allow students to brainstorm about service projects pertaining
to lesson.
[Link]
Students can organize a toy drive and donate the proceeds to a local
charity for under privileged children.