Interesting/Informative Website

National Association for the Education of Young Children-promoting excellence in early childhood education; 1313 L St. N. W. Suite 500, Washington DC

2005 (202) 232-8777; Webmaster@naeyc.org

I found this website very interesting for many reasons. However, for this particular assignment, I felt that the subject of “play” is not only fun, but very important.

“Big Body Play” (naeyc, 2012)

According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children, (2012) “Big body play”—the sometimes rowdy, always very physical running, rolling, climbing, tagging, jumping, grabbing, and wrestling that most children love and many adults try to shut down—can and should be an integral part of every early childhood setting.”

This particular website offers a variety of reading material (mostly books for purchasing) of different types of healthy and necessary play for young children.

“Karen Nemeth is an author, speaker, consultant and blogger on early childhood language development. She's developed her expertise in toy selection” (2012); Karen offers ten (10) of her favorite  play activities for toddlers and preschoolers:

 

“1. Measuring cups and spoons to shake, rattle, and roll

 

2. Plastic containers to stack, fill, and empty

 

 3. Washcloth to hide a surprise, wave in the air, or help with cleanup

 

4. Ball of yarn or ball of socks that can go far and do no damage

 

5. Clean 2-liter soda bottle with label off, filled with beads, pebbles, jingle bells, etc., and safely sealed

 

 6. Blankie

 

7. Your keys (*to jingle and shake, not to give to baby)

 

 8. Disposable-diaper box turned into seat, sled, drum, hiding place

 

 9. Upside down pots and pans (best if used with metal measuring cups for really loud rhythm jam sessions)

 

 10. Your lap!” (Para 10)

 

 

 

 This website offers a large variety of play for young children of all ages. The website also provides excellent reading material (books of all kinds) on different play from infant to the primary age… Check it out and tell me what you think!

 

 

 National Association for the Education of Young Children (2012). Webmaster@naeyc.org

Nemeth K., R., (2012) Blog for naeyc