Introduction

Play isn’t all fun and games. It is an important tool for development. Through play kids learn to interact with others and develop interpersonal skills that will be beneficial throughout their life. Kids also can participate in types of play that have physiological, psychological and cognitive advantages.

The Prompt

Research the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of play. Include in your research the types of play children engage in from a cultural perspective (age, race, gender, ethnicity, global community, etc.) Use this information to make a case for the importance of play in child development.

You may use information from your reading assignments, videos, and other resources. When using information from the readings and/or other sources (e.g., the Internet, research articles, books), be sure to use appropriate citations and references.

Formatting Requirements

• Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document or in the heading
• 3-4 pages; plus, reference page
• Use one-inch margins
• Use a 12-point Times New Roman font
• Use double line spacing in the document
• Put the references on a separate page.  References do not count in page length.
• Use APA format (7th edition)

To earn a top score follow the rubric below:

To Submit

Using Microsoft Word (or another word processing program allowed by your instructor), save the document with the filename: your full name, and the name of the assignment.  For example: Heather Willard, Writing Assignment #1.