CLD 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Childhood Obesity, Consumerism
22 Sep 2015
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Through play, children communicate their feelings and ideas to other children and adults. Through play, children also gain physical development and experimental opportunities. Play is complex as it formulates the foundation for child development. Children in all culture learn through play: acquire knowledge, skills, abilities that become the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Play and work are different: play is a self-chosen activity rather than prescribed, work has a defined intent and prescribed outcome. Play is about the process, not product. Listen to what the children are saying: private speech. There are many perspective on what the term play" mean. It is challenging to articulate one definition that encompasses the breadth, depth, and complexities of the topic play. The importance of examining societal issues and child"s play: Overweight and obesity is categorized as an epidemic. Lead too chronic disease and social problem in the future. Appropriate role modelling, nutrition, and active play are vital to children and their wellness.
