As an early childhood educator, there is no doubt that you know the importance of play! You can access the NAEYC website and find multiple articles on how play is imperative to development and
learning.
Write a paper in which you do the following:
• Select and clearly identify a specific age group (toddlers, preschool, or kindergarten) that will be discussed in this paper. This group should be different than the one selected for the
discussion in Module 2 and the upcoming Module 3.
• Complete an independent research on the benefits of play and how to assess play.
• Summarize these for the group selected.
• Discuss developmentally appropriate practices related to assessment of play for the selected group.
• What are the assessments looking for, in terms of development and/or learning? Explain how this information could be used to promote development and guide teaching and learning for the group
selected. How would this information be shared with families and other professionals?
• Use independent research (a minimum of four resources), along with required readings, to support your statements.
This paper should contain appropriate assessments and rationales for the age levels identified; examples of data and how to use to support and guide instruction; and instructions and precautions
for observations, in particular how to avoid assumptions. Describe in-depth how the assessment supports instruction. Make sure to address culturally responsive practice.
Note: Cite your research and provide appropriate references in APA format to substantiate your thinking.
The Assignment length is 4–5 pages, not including title page and reference page.