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Garrulous

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What would you say to a parent who complains that all her 3-year-old child does in school each day is play? What points could you make in defense of a play-based curriculum?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss two of the four categories of play as outlined by Sarah Smilansky.
 
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Leostella20

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Answer to Question 1

Parents need to understand the stages of play and how each of them develops more cognitive and social skills. Parents should be educated in the process of development.

Answer to Question 2

The four categories include: functional play, constructive play, dramtic play and games with rules.



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