When looking at Smilansky’s stages, I feel that Abigail was in games with rules. She played soccer and had to follow rules and commands placed by the coach. I also observed functional play. She repeated many actions with the soccer ball and practiced kicking the ball correctly and fast.
Comments and Reflections:
a. Social behavior—did the child appear to be comfortable with self, get along well with others, and adjust to the norms of the group? She had great social behavior and worked well with others. She seemed to test her dad though the observation but when it came to playing with another child, she did …show more content…
I recommend balls, writing/drawing utensils, paper, jump ropes, chalk, and puzzles.
What questions do you have for the child’s parent or teacher (or the child if school aged).
How does Abigail lay at home?
Who does Abigail like to play with the most?
How does Abigail get along with children they are not as outgoing as she is?
How do you describe how Abigail plays?
What have you learned as a result of this experience? I have learned that children are very different. Even though they may play the same thing they do it very different. Children use all of their play time effectively. It is hard to see them sitting still when they are suppose to be paying attention because they will find someone or something to pay with. As I observe Abigail, I see many of the children I teach in her. They are very different and play different ways. It’s hard to make them all play the same way. There should be many different options when it comes to children