Why Can’t We Just Play’ _23 July 2019.pptx

Social Emotional Learning- Happy classes for primary education

1. ‘Why Can’t We Just Play’…. A Learning Paradigm for Educators Presented By: Anureet Sethi (HOD ) Shital Seth (Chief Manager)

2. I am News Paper Newton Activity Draw an object which starts with the 1 st letter of your name . (3 Mins ) You are only supposed to draw the object and not write out your name on the paper. And stick the paper on your cloth. Eg . Newspaper (Object) Now say the object 1 st (Newspaper) and then your name (Newton). Now you will say the object & name, the group will repeat the same.

3. Let’s Get Ready Stand Up, Sing Along , & Imitate the Actions

4. Sharing Problem Solving Working with others Encourages expression and creative skills What is the Play – Way Method Play is one of the best ways in which children learn and develop It helps to nurture imagination and gives a child the sense of adventure Through play, they can  learn:

5. Play-Way Method VS Play Therapy Play-Way Method Play Therapy No specific model or structure, the child is asked to play with the given medium to work on their concerns Systematic use of a theoretical model to establish a play technique and work towards a specific concern No trained therapist, however a facilitator is required A trained therapist is needed to help the client resolve their difficulties The play materials can be of any medium They have defined set of materials

6. Benefits of Play 01 An effective medium for imparting value education 03 Enhances creativity 04 Better communication, vocabulary and language 02 Faster learning and better memory

7. Benefits of Play 05 Greater impulse control and emotion regulation 07 Social competence, empathetic and happier 08 Holistic Development of the child 06 Prepares them for getting adjusted to their environment and life

8. Activity We will divide you into teams Every team would be  performing 4 tasks one by one ( as given in the instructions)  After solving each game you have to call the quiz master to check whether you have the right answer For every right answer, you would be rewarded with one word. In case the answer is wrong, you have to repeat the task Following this procedure, you will be getting 4 words in total from the correct performance of the four tasks.  All the four words would be denoting a theme and you have to identify it after getting all the four answers and thereby the solution has to be informed to the quiz master.  The team completing the tasks first and finding out the right solution is the winner.

9. Play Way Activities Tap Step By Step Instruction Following Discipline Impulse Control Time Management Creativity Imagination Problem Solving Lets Discuss Inductive Reasoning

10. A single play medium( Eg . Beads) can be used in dealing with more than one concern( Eg . ADHD, ASD, SLD). Similarly, one concern ( Eg . ADHD) can be dealt with more than one play medium ( Eg . Beads, Play Dough, etc )

11. GAMES Beads Memory Skill Game Jigsaw Puzzle Pictionary Play Dough

12. Inside Out Game Of Emotions Colour Cards Go Around Roll A Story Picture Comprehension Synonyms & Antonyms Kit

13. Double Doodle Double doodle art is fun, relaxing, and a great way to exercise the brain as it uses both sides of the brain simultaneously. It stimulates the brain and creates readiness for any new learning.

14. 1 It is a drawing made using both hands. 2 You can do it in the air , on paper, or even on someone else’s back ( it’s calming, relaxing , and comforting!) There are many kinds of Double Doodle exercises, but most of them are created by drawing a symmetrical design, with the hands mirroring each other side by side. 3

15. Double Doodle Activity Let’s begin doodling in the air Now, you’ll draw simultaneously using both the hands and colour pens, creating symmetrical, mirror image drawings Select a partner and r epeat this activity on his/her back

16. Case Discussion 8 year old girl, studying in 3 rd grade, diagnosed with ASD manifesting following concerns: Preoccupied in her own world Socially withdrawn Fidgets with a toy Has difficulty in following two step instructions Exhibits poor social skills Throws Tantrums Create MSP using Play Way Method Select one session from monthly plan (Time Limit: 10mins)

17. Case Discussion 10 year old b oy , studying in 5th grade, diagnosed with ADHD manifesting following concerns: Hyperactive & Restless Difficulty siting on seat Cannot wait for his turn Aggressive outburst Excessive talking & interrogating Does not follow instructions Create MSP using Play Way Method Select one session from monthly plan (Time Limit: 10mins)

18. Case Discussion 6 year old girl , studying in 1st grade, reported with learning and behavioral concerns: Unable to focus on task Illegible handwriting Difficulty in letter identification Confusion with ‘b’ & ‘d ’ letters Restless & fidgety Incomplete work Create MSP using Play Way Method Select one session from monthly plan (Time Limit: 10mins)

19. Create 3 play way activities that could be useful to deal with difficult students in classroom

20. CASE DISSCUSSION

21. F E E D B A C K