WorksheetsImportance of Play
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
Play is good for everyone! It can...
reduce stress
improve your mood
help you learn about the world and yourself
build strong motor skills
Play is important for your child's development and learning.
True
False
Child led play is the best type of play for young children.
True
False
An example of "child led" play would be
following your toddler as they walk around a park
telling your child a story
teaching your baby a song
teaching your child how to draw a flower
Play is an important way to...
pass the time
build a bond with your child
make a mess
use up craft supplies
A three month old baby would enjoy a toy like this. What would they probably do with it?
pretend they are earrings
play store
grab them and put them in their mouth
try to stack them up
What is a baby's favourite toy?
their caregiver
a bouncy ball
stacking rings
sand
Almost anything can be a toy. How could you and your baby play with a cardboard box?
When you return a serve from your child, it lets them know that they are seen and understood.
True
False
A good example of a "serve and return" interaction would be when your child points at an object and you pick up the object and bring it closer to them.
True
False
What are some ways that a child will tell you that they need a break from "serve and return" interactions.
they look away
they start to get fussy
they walk or crawl away
they pick up a new toy
What is a good age to start "serve and return" interactions with your baby?
the day they are born
when they are a month old
when they are a year old
when they start school
Do you have to return EVERY serve your child offers you?
Yes
No
Think of an example of how you can play "serve and return" with a baby?
What's a good way to play with a newborn baby?
board games like chess or checkers
looking at each other and smiling back and forth
playing with blocks
playing with colourful ring toys
Babies need expensive and high quality store bought toys to grow and develop properly.
True
False
Almost anything can be a toy for a baby as long as it's safe.
True
False
