A Role of Play
A Role of Play
A Role of Play
Play Essay
Raven Bouye
Victor valley Community College
Author Note:
This paper was prepared for Child Development 110, Taught by Sandy VisserJones
Cognitive development also helps child with problem-solving. In the text it states,
problemsolving skills are developed as the children solve the problems of balance and
symmetry inherent in construction (Who I am in the lives of children, Feeney, pg.417). In
play, the child may come across a situation where they have a dilemma. For example, while
riding a bike it may be a stick in the road. The child may have to think of a way to get around the
stick, or to move it.
Cognitive development plays a part in a childs growth.
The Role Of Play In Physical Development
In the process of play, the movement of the body has its place in development. Physical
development is relating to the body of a person instead of the mind and also existing in a form
that you can touch or see (Webster). Being able to move the body is mandatory in a childs
development. The child gets a chance to use their fine and gross motor skills during physical
play. Fine motor skill is using ones fingers and hands to accomplish (Feeney, pg.450). Gross
motor skills consist of large body movements such as running, jumping, and crawling (Feeney).
When the child is cutting with scissors they are using the fine motor skills, and when a child is
running they are using their gross motor skills. In an example of physical play a child will be
exercising their abilities. A child is running a race outside. The child is using their legs, arms,
and torso to move in a fast pace. They are also using energy and exercising. For children,
physical activity includes play, games, sports, transportation, recreation, physical education, or
planned exercise, in the context of family, school, and community activities (Who.int). Children
need to be active throughout life, so starting young is essential. Children at play develop physical
competence efficiently and comprehensively. The vigorous activity of childrens own
spontaneous play builds the strength, stamina, and skills they need to succeed as learners (Feeney
pg.414.) Physical development is essential in a childs development.
express themselves in varies ways. For example, when a child is in play he or she may
get angry when someone interrupts their play. It is okay to allow the child to express their
feelings rather than ignore them. Children in play devise and confront challenges and
anticipate changes (Feeney, pg415). In the process they master their fears; resolve
internal conflicts; act out anger, hostility, and frustration (Feeney, pg.415). When a child
is in play they are emotional invested in their activity. If or when a problem arises they
will solve it, so they can continue to enjoy they play. For example, a child is playing and
becomes very angry during play because they cannot get the toy to do what they need it
to. The child will keep trying until they are satisfied. Emotional development is a apart of
a childs growth that needs to be presented.
In conclusion, play is an act, way or manner that children should be allow
involving themselves in. It is essential for a child to play, so they can express themselves
and all their domains can growth. In one activity a childs developmental domains are
integrated. We refer to the development of the whole child, at play more than at any other
time, children engage in all aspects of themselves (Feeney, pg.417). For example,
children riding bikes together are involving cognitive because they have to think about
the process of paddling and riding. Physically, the children are using gross motor skills
by using large movements. Socially, the children are interacting with the people around
them. And emotional, the children may express joy and excitement in the play. Play is
very essential to a childs development because their main domains have the chance to
grow.