Belonging“The urge to play with others, in addition to being fun, is often driven by the desire to be accepted, to belong” ( The National Institute for Play, 2009).

Belonging“Play serves as an arena in which children can progressively master the social skills they need to experience a positive sense of belonging to their peer group” (Scarlet, 2005, p.37).

DoingPlay can be facilitated through an endless range of resources. Development of self capability through learning to blow the bubbles.

DoingPurposeful and goal oriented activity of manipulation of tools and resources.

DoingThe use of adaptations and interventions to help children with disabilities experience a broader range of play activities, can help provide opportunities to play.

DoingThe boy is participating playing a game of basketball with his peer. He is included and he is capable.

DoingThrough having a turn on the swing, the student is participating in play- development of value and self worth.

Doing Constructing and building allows children to understand how things go together, what works and what doesn’t. This type of play is facilitated through the use of resources such as blocks, lego. Learning balance.

DoingPlay through goal oriented activities, building with blocks to make a castle.

Doing:Play and learning through exploration of the environment .

DoingPlay through movement, rhythm and pattern such as dance or hopscotch, provides a sense of emotional, creative, social and cognitive connections.

Being Children enjoy playing through exploration of creative activities.

BelongingPlay is established through mutual acceptance within a group of peers.

BelongingPlay and mutual support, children feel valued when there is a sense of inclusion.

BelongingThe environment can facilitate inclusive play, where the child feels valued.

BecomingChildren imagine and become all sorts of people when they play.

BecomingPlaying “princesses”.

BecomingChildren often set up their toys in scenarios they see in their daily lives, replicating them in their play.

BelongingChildren use their imaginations to become “anyone” or go “anywhere”. It is time out from routine, time where they can become whoever they choose to be.

BecomingChildren develop and learn socially through playing games with each other.

References

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http://www.shawuniversitymosque.org/JTaqwa/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=757• Photo 9: Personal unpublished photo. (2011). Building with Duplo. Unpublished photo• Photo 10: Ideas for kids.com. (2012). Painting walls. Retrieved from http://www.ideaforkids.com/painting-walls

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