Learning Outcomes

This list contains six aspects of mature play and where they are directly found in the curriculum that we use.  Often other learning outcomes are met through the type of play that the children undertake.  For example, they may meet learning outcomes in measurement while comparing the volume of different cups at the water table.

 

1.     Using Make-Believe Roles                                   

Arts Education - Drama

A1          demonstrate engagement in drama activities

A2          explore and imagine stories by taking on roles

A3          demonstrate willingness to participate and co-operate in drama activities

B1           use voice in a variety of ways to explore ideas and feelings

C1           participate in drama activities from a variety of contexts

D1          participate in and share drama work

D2          respond to a drama presentation

 

2.     Using Make-Believe Props

 

Learning Writing (and Representing) and Extending Thinking

C1        create simple messages using a combination of pictures, symbols, letters, and words
to convey meaning

C3           show an interest in, and a positive attitude toward, writing and representing

C5           express meaning during writing and representing by using invented spelling and copying existing words/representations

Mathematics

C3             build and describe 3-D objects
        

3.     Using Make-Believe Episodes

 

Oral Language Learning and Extending Thinking

A7          experiment with language and demonstrate enhanced vocabulary usage

A8          connect what is already known with new experiences during speaking and listening activities

 

Learning Reading (and Viewing) and Extending Thinking

B2           respond to literature through a variety of activities (e.g., role playing, art, music, choral reading, talking)

4.     Persistence

There are no learning outcomes that relate to persistence but I look at it in two ways.

1. Working at something over the course of several days or weeks in a certain location.  A group of kids continue their fairy princess land every time that we go to the treed area of the school yard.

2. Working at something over the course of several days or weeks.  Building an obstacle course for snails and adding onto it everyday.

3. Working at something until it's done.  Filling in pattern block pictures until you run out of pattern blocks.

 

5.     Social Interaction

 

Oral Language Learning and Extending Thinking

A3          demonstrate use of social language to interact co-operatively with others and to solve problems

Physical Education

C1           identify safety guidelines for participating in physical activity (e.g., follow instructions, stay within boundaries, use equipment only with supervision

C2           follow rules and directions when participating in physical activities (e.g., stop on signal, listen to instructions before beginning activity)

C3           work co-operatively with peers during physical activity (e.g., respecting others’ personal space, not pushing or shoving)

 Social Studies

A1          participate co-operatively in groups

A2          gather information from personal experiences, oral sources, and visual representations

A3          present information using oral or visual representations

 

6.     Verbal Communication

 

Oral Language Learning and Extending Thinking

A1    use speaking and listening when engaging in exploratory and imaginative play to

–    express themselves

–    ask for assistance          

–    exchange ideas

-          experiment with new ideas or materials