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child development - Broad area of Reaserch
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Why do children play? For most of a child's time, they tend to play in their own way and at their own pace - they use the toys and varied materials around them in lots of different and imaginative ways. I.e. a large cardboard box could become a car, a spaceship or a cooker - depending on the game. This is often called spontaneous play. In nurseries and play groups, play maybe more structured. Here it is planned by adults to help children develop certain skills or knowledge. Types of play - Pretend - Parallel - Imaginative - Solitary - Discovery - Creative - Small world - Structured - Outdoor - Looking on - Physical - Spontaneous - Manipulative - Cooperative How play can help children's development - Develops fine motor skills - Exercises body and limbs - Develops balance and coordination - Develops senses- sight, hearing, sound, touch, taste. Social development: - Learns to share - Learns to...
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