Analyse how play is necessary for the development of children

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.1: Understand the value of play in Early Years
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the role of play
Assessment criteria: 1.2 Analyse how play is necessary for the development of children

• Play is necessary for the development of children in many different areas
• Physical development – gross and fine motor skills, physical exercise, coordination, stamina, dexterity etc.
• Social development – communicating with others, sharing, taking turns, enjoying the company of others, working together, conflict management etc.
• Emotional development – derives pleasure, develops empathy and compassion, roleplaying, expression of emotions etc.
• Cognitive devlopment – problem solving, exploration, learn the properties of objects and their environment etc.
• Language development – reciting things that they have heard, giving and recieving instructions, acting out scenarios etc.