Open ended play

o·pen-end·ed

[oh-puhn-en-did] Show IPA

adjective

1.

not having fixed limits; unrestricted; broad: an open-ended discussion.

2.

allowing for future changes, revisions, or additions: open-ended agreements.

3.

having no fixed answer: an open-ended question.

 

Outcome 4a:

 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation,
confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination
and reflexivity

Open ended play provides a great opportunity for children to develop and build these skills. 

 

There are many open ended play resources

 Blocks- 

 

Material pieces- 

Boxes-  

Play Dough- 

open ended play works best with long periods of uninterrupted time for children to explore and experiment with no expected outcome from the play. Just pure imagination!

Words for Wednesday

 

 

What was you favourite science activity as a child?

Songs for Sunday - Open Shut Them

One of our favourites

Imaginary Play

How important is imaginary play in a child's life?

Imaginary play stimulates a variety of learning behaviors. Using such seemingly common methods of play is actually a way for children to exercise their knowledge of the world around them and develop skills in

problem-solving, cooperation, individual play and social interaction.

Imagination also provides children an opportunity to experience otherwise impossible time periods and environments.

Children are able to express themselves in a way unlike any other.

 It can become an escape from reality something as simple as a cardboard box opens the world of exploration for young children.

Of course, imaginary play is at the height of creativity, an essential component in everyday life. Regardless of the situation or age, creativity provides children (and adults) an outlet to express their individuality.

It plays a key role in drawing and story making skills, as well as tasks related to school, home, and other indoor and outdoor play.

Each child's interpretation of the world is just as unique as the child.

 

 

 

 

 

Words for Wednesday

Songs for Sunday - 5 Little Penguins

5 Little Penguins

 5 little penguins Standing still

1 little penguin slides down the hill

Where did he go?   I don’t know

4 little penguins standing still

4 little penguins Standing still

1 little penguin slides down the hill

Where did he go?   I don’t know

3 little penguins standing still

 3 little penguins standing still

1 little penguin slides down the hill

Where did he go?    I don’t know

2 little penguins standing still

 

2 little penguins standing still

1 little penguin slides down the hill

Where did he go?   I don’t know

1 little penguins standing still

1 little penguin standing still

He goes sliding down the hill

Where did he go?   I don’t know

WAIT!

I know .... With all the penguins playing in the snow