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How to Play and Learn with Your Child
Find out about playing and learning. This page talks about how to play and learn with your child.
Who can play and learn?
- Playing and learning is good for all children!
- Children with different developmental needs can play and learn. This is because you can make
the activities match your child's abilities.
- A form of playing and learning is especially good for children who have trouble relating to
others, like Autism or
Asperger's syndrome:
What is the most important thing about playing and learning?
- All learning is based on language.
- You need to use the same language that your child understands and communicates in. This may be sign
language (link to section on website), spoken English, (link to section on website) or both.
- The communication is more important than the activity!
- Play with your child! Always talk/sign and tell him what's happening.
When can your child play and learn?
You can play and learn at any time:
- Before or after school or work
- Before, during, or after meals
- Before, during, or after bath time
- In the car
- In the grocery store
- Whenever you have time!
Whenever you decide to play and learn, remember:
- Play and learn every day
- Play and learn for as long as you can. Try to carry on for 20 or 30 minutes.
What are the rules of playing and learning?
There are no set rules for playing and learning. Different children need different rules. When you make up rules for your child, remember:
- Have consistent rules for playing and learning. Your child should know what is allowed and what
isn't. Consistent rules help your child:
- Feel safe and comfortable.
- Understand the real world.
- Make playing and learning a positive experience. This helps your child be creative and want to
learn more.
- Make playing and learning a part of every day life.
Why should you play and learn with your child?
- Playing and learning is child centered. It is not teacher or adult centered.
- You follow your child's lead and do what interests him. Then he will join you when you start to
play in new ways.
- Playing and learning helps your child to think on his own and be creative.
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