Author Question: What are five things a teacher can do to encourage physical play for young children? What will be ... (Read 119 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Sep 15, 2018

What are five things a teacher can do to encourage physical play for young children?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How are physical development and activity related to a childs self-concept?

What will be an ideal response?

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 15, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a.
Create time in the daily schedule for periods of physical activity, both indoors and out.
b.
Actively participate while supervising, and encourage all children to become involved in strenuous activity.
c.
Set goals for childrens motor development and physical fitness.
d.
Select age-appropriate equipment and materials, providing a variety of props to enhance their use.
e.
Give children opportunities to repeat, practice, and refine the skills they learn.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
Physical development contributes to a childs self-concept. With practice comes a sense of competence because children can learn to relax as they gain experience in physical activities and reduce the stress of anticipating failure. Competence breeds self-confidence and a willingness to try greater challenges. Children gain great satisfaction from discovering their own physical strengths and limitations.