6/28/2004
desjardins/honig COGNITION
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Role of Play
•Exploration and manipulation, children learn the significance of objects, associate words with objects, develop and understanding of abstract concepts and
spatial relations (up,
down)
•Puzzles–problem solving
•Books, stories–expand knowledge
•Opportunities to practice and expand language
•Relive past experiences and incorporate them into new perceptions and relationships
•Comprehend the world they live in
•Distinguish between fantasy and reality