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Play, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?

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1. Play helps children to do all of the following EXCEPT which one? "Decenter” Release stress Decrease skill acquisition Feel confident
2. Which of the following statements is FALSE? Many European countries start much later with academic initiatives…sometimes as old as 6 or 7 years. In the US, there are more initiatives for kids to learn more at an earlier age. Children do not learn optimally via play (solid research proves that). Children in overly academic programs have more behavior problems than their play-based peers.
3. In a survey by Defending the Early Years (DEY) of about 200 early childhood teachers (preschool to grade three) across 38 states, what percentage of the public school teachers reported that they are required to teach activities that are not developmentally appropriate for their students? 50% 65% 80% 85%
4. A kitchen center can work on which skills? Role playing Sequencing Fine motor skills All of the above
5. Instead of using a worksheet, what can be used in the classroom to build children's spatial skills? Puzzles Blocks Board games All of the above