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Identify and describe the essential safety considerations related to
the play and creative expression in early childhood settings.(I)
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Identify and describe categories of play by content and social
interaction among the players.(II)
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Identify and describe types of play and the constructive materials
used to support each type of play and creative expression.(II)
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Describe developmental trends in play types from birth through age
eight.(II)
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Describe and demonstrate various play roles which adults may take
within an early childhood setting.(III)
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Compare and contrast early childhood program types relative to the
place of play within the programs' constraints and goals.(III)
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Explain the value of play to the affective, cognitive and psychomotor
development of young children.(III)
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Review current controversies and philosophies related to play in early
childhood.(III)
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Summarize typical early childhood creative arts activities and
evaluate for effectiveness in encouraging creative expression.(IV)
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Explain typical developmental sequences and variations expected of
American children with the creative arts.(IV)
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Present arguments for the benefits of creativity and flexibility in
children's thinking.(IV)
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