Engages in Playful Activities (E1.5.4)

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Sub Category: Development Through Play
Credential Level: Level 1 • Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K

COMPETENCY STATEMENT

Engages in playful activities throughout the day (songs, books, games, pretending)

DEFINITIONS

The teacher conducts and engages in activities and experiences that are full of play. Teachers model, demonstrate and guides activities with enthusiasm and light-hearted tone.

EXAMPLES

Infant Exemplar Video #1
Age Group: Infant

In this exemplar video, a teacher uses animal puppets to bring in new vocabulary and concepts. Notice how the teacher has children interact with the puppet characters to gently steer play –an example of engaging in playful activities throughout the day.

Pre-K Exemplar Video #1
Age Group: Pre-K

In this exemplar video, a teacher sings the alphabet song with children after working on an alphabet puzzle. Notice how the teacher uses playful singing to encourage and praise children’s persistence –an example of engaging in playful activities throughout the day.

Toddler Exemplar Video #1
Age Group: Toddler

In this exemplar video, a teacher engages in pretend play with a child and interacts with a laptop. Notice how the teacher uses pretend play to suggest scenarios and type letters on the keyboard –an example of engaging in playful activities throughout the day.

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