9
Let Superheroes Play!

Let superheroes play!

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

 

Citation preview

Page 1: Let superheroes play!

Let Superheroes Play!

Page 2: Let superheroes play!

Name That Role Model• Who was someone who looked up to growing

and/or now?• What makes you admire them?

Page 3: Let superheroes play!

Questioning the Issue?

• Is rough and tumble play dangerous? • Is it aggressive? • Does it make children more aggressive? • Should we — as early childhood educators — learn

how to prevent and deemphasize this type of rough play?

• Is there a place for rough play in quality programs for young children?

• What is it that bothers you about this type of play?

Page 4: Let superheroes play!

Physical Play vs Aggressive Play • How they express themselves.• Cooperation vs Dominance• Length of play time.

Page 5: Let superheroes play!

What’s the Appeal?• Group Discussion: Why are children so drawn to

superheroes?

Page 6: Let superheroes play!

Positive Influence???

1. Key concepts. 2. Confidence. 3. Empowerment. 4. Social Emotional

Page 7: Let superheroes play!

Hero Rules

Page 8: Let superheroes play!

Games and Activities • Making superhero play developmentally

appropriate.

• http://www.pinterest.com/blueangel098/rfl-super-hero-training-camp/

Page 9: Let superheroes play!

Wrap It Up!• Never-ending battle (Pun INTENDED.)• The WHY.• The HOW.• The WHAT.