Summarise how philosophical approaches impact on own understanding of play provision

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.3: Apply theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play
Learning outcome: 2 Understand philosophical approaches which influence play provision
Assessment criteria: 2.2 Summarise how philosophical approaches impact on own understanding of play provision

• How do philosophical approaches to play contribute to your understanding?
• Montesorri
  • Children like to play with everyday objects, not just purpose-built toys
  • Adults should set up age-appropriate, stimulating play opportunities that children are free to explore
• Isaacs
  • How play supports social and emotional development as well as physical and academic development
  • Early years settings should be an extension of the home
• Bruce
  • Children should have the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor environments