Using Toys to Support Infant-Toddler Learning and Development

Autor/in	Guyton, Gabriel
Titel	Using Toys to Support Infant-Toddler Learning and Development
Quelle	In: Young Children, 66 (2011) 5, S.50-54 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1538-6619
Schlagwörter	Play; Toddlers; Infants; Toys; Child Development; Teaching Methods; Teacher Student Relationship; Creativity; Teacher Role; Cognitive Development; Safety; Early Childhood Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Spiel; Infant; Infants; Toddler; Kleinkind; Toddlers; Toy; Spielzeug; Kindesentwicklung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Kreativität; Lehrerrolle; Kognitive Entwicklung; Sicherheit; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik
Abstract	Choosing toys and activities that are suitable for infants and toddlers can challenge even the most experienced teacher. By being mindful of the basic principles of child development and the role of play, teachers can intentionally select toys to meet young children's unique needs and interests, supporting learning. It is also important to be aware of the essential role of teacher-child interactions. When teachers engage with children as they play, teachers help children make sense of their experiences and promote children's further exploration. A little creativity combined with basic materials can stimulate play and facilitate a young child's development across all domains (including cognitive). In this article, the author discusses how to choose and use toys to support infant-toddler learning and development. He suggests toys and materials that can be handmade using easily acquired or inexpensive materials. (Contains 10 resources.) (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://www.naeyc.org/yc/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10