ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

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Exploratory/Functional Play
Children are able to actively explore materials and environments Develop sense of accomplishment and independence Do something over and over until they have mastered it, feel good about their newly acquired skill Examples: -pounding playdough -running fingers through sand or water -mixing paint to find primary/secondary colours Children are more likely to learn if they are able to be involved in hands on learning

Constructive Play
Child uses objects or materials to create a representation of something Symbolic thinking and elements of pretend Hands on experiences once again Examples: -building a fort with blocks -building a sand castle -building a car for unit on structures Good outlet for emotional energy

Dramatic Play
Child uses objects, actions, and language to create imaginary roles and situations Connection between real and pretend Emotional outlet, creativity development Examples: Playing house Re-enacting a story/drama activities Puppets

Cognitive Skills Enhanced During Play

Measurement Equivalency Balance Spatial concepts Conservation Decentration Reversibility Logical classification

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