playwork level 3, unit 3-10, play prefrences?

[hazelcat87]

Hello.

I know this might sound really silly...

This is what I need to do:

// Explain the following terms, giving examples for each:
• Loose parts 2.d
• Play space 2.e
• Play frame 2.f
• Play preferences 2.g

... I've managed the first 3 quite well but not sure how to word the play preferences thing.
I think I'm over thinking it, but have no handouts on it where as the other 3 were quite easy to refer back to my handouts and I also feel I know about those already.

Is a play preference simple a childs preferred type of play or person/resource to play with? No idea how to word it or if I'm even right!

Many thanks in advance for any help x

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi a very warm welcome to the site. Yes, a child's preference for different types of play. These are listed in this City&Guilds handbook page 65

Play spaces
Physical, affective, permanent or transient that supports and enriches the potential for children and young people’s self-directed play

Play types
Communication play,
creative play
deep play
dramatic play
exploratory play
fantasy play
imaginative play
locomotor play
mastery play
object play
role play
rough and tumble
social play
socio-dramatic play
symbolic play
evolutionary play

More information can be found in the Best Play publication on PlayEngland.org

Resources
loose Parts
staff
recyclable materials
natural resources – outside environment, the elements

Play Cue
Communication signs from the child or young person wishes to play or invite others to play eg:language, facial expression or body language.

Playwork level 3/4 course handbook on amazon.co.uk

Hth xx