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Loose Parts and Open-Ended Play

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1.  Which of the following types of play involves letting the child lead the conversation, then layering in learning?
  1. Free Play
  2. Guided Play
  3. Game Play
  4. Parallel Play
2.  Which of the following is a feature of a process-based activity?
  1. There will be a craft at the end of the session
  2. Limited choices for the child
  3. Multiple ways for the child to incorporate their own ideas, not just choose from within adult choices
  4. None of the above
3.  What are affordances?
  1. The properties of objects which show users the actions they can take
  2. The money a school can spend on loose parts
  3. A list of what children should not use objects for
  4. The ideal price of loose parts
4.  What is one suggested way that adults can learn about the affordances of materials?
  1. Read the directions that come with purchased toys
  2. Have a staff play session with loose parts
  3. Make a list of rules for children to follow
  4. Plan crafts with loose parts
5.  What are some things that adults can do during child-centered play?
  1. Observe
  2. Scaffold
  3. Find just right moments to step in
  4. All of the above

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