Date post: | 20-Jan-2015 |
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Let Superheroes Play!
Name That Role Model• Who was someone who looked up to growing
and/or now?• What makes you admire them?
Questioning the Issue?
• Is rough and tumble play dangerous? • Is it aggressive? • Does it make children more aggressive? • Should we — as early childhood educators — learn
how to prevent and deemphasize this type of rough play?
• Is there a place for rough play in quality programs for young children?
• What is it that bothers you about this type of play?
Physical Play vs Aggressive Play • How they express themselves.• Cooperation vs Dominance• Length of play time.
What’s the Appeal?• Group Discussion: Why are children so drawn to
superheroes?
Positive Influence???
1. Key concepts. 2. Confidence. 3. Empowerment. 4. Social Emotional
Hero Rules
Games and Activities • Making superhero play developmentally
appropriate.
• http://www.pinterest.com/blueangel098/rfl-super-hero-training-camp/
Wrap It Up!• Never-ending battle (Pun INTENDED.)• The WHY.• The HOW.• The WHAT.