Play, curriculum and early learning
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Play, curriculum and early learning The chosen age range is 3- 4 year olds, this is linked with the early learning gaols. 'In play, a child always behaves beyond his average age, above his daily behaviour, in play it is as though he were a head taller then his normal self.' (Lev Vygotsky, 1978) The three different types of play that help to develop a variety of skills are creative play this involves and the way it promotes children' learning is by giving children the opportunity to as Tassoni states 'to experiment and explore the world around them.' (Pg. 374, 2002) Creative play promotes children learning in many different ways such as 3-4 year olds are now in the co-operative stage of play they are able to talk to one another and play in a group. Children's social and emotional development is promoted as it helps children to learn to share...


