Associative Play

Our play skills have really expanded these last few weeks.  Our children are consistently engaging in parallel play throughout the day and working on conflict resolution during those play opportunities.  Now that we are seeing parallel play consistently, Associative play is becoming more and more frequent.  Friends enjoy building together, playing in the dramatic play area and playing imitative games together.   

Turn taking with the magnifying glasses

L: "Hello"

E: "Look!"

Today at the art table we played with shaving cream paint!  This fun art and sensory activity was made mess free by putting the shaving cream into ziplock bags.  Friends enjoyed squishing the cream and watching it change colors as the water colors and cream mixed together.

The sunny weather has us enjoying outside play! We've enjoyed the see saw together the last few days and today we played in the bubbles!

Indiana Early Learning Foundations: 

ELA1.3 Demonstrate ability to engage in conversation
SE3.1 Demonstrate conflict resolution
SE4.1 Demonstrate relationship skills
APL1.1 Demonstrate initiative and self-direction
APL1.2 Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner
APL4.1 Demonstrate development of social interactions during play
SS5.1 Demonstrate awareness of citizenship
CA3.2 Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production