1st paragraphe topic
“Planning is one of the most critical elements…To support higher levels of play, the type of mature play that is rife with academic and social benefits, like concentration and determination, as well as opportunities to practice taking other points of view.”[1]

If a teacher plans and provides a setting for a certain type or theme of dramatic play, can she enrich what might be learned?
Should teachers plan to be present and available during children’s self-selected dramatic play, or should she let it flow freely without interference or suggestion?

2nd paragraph topic
1). What are the differences between other health impairments and physical impairments? 2). What are the main causes of a traumatic brain injury TBI and comment on someone you know that has experienced this event. (No names please)

3rd paragraph topic
Discuss with your peers the idea of setting up an indoor and outdoor environment with as many risks eliminated as you can foresee. What risks do you think are found in an Early Childhood classroom and the playground? What risks could you potentially eliminate and what risks are okay to keep? What about supervision, how does that play into the risk benefits or not fit in the benefits of a classroom?