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Rough and Tumble Play
September 6, 2011
Don't waver. Don’t let despair sink its sharp teeth
Into the throat with which you sing. Escalate your dreams.
-Aurora Levins Morales, Writer, Artist, Historian, Teacher
-Aurora Levins Morales, Writer, Artist, Historian, Teacher
- Through the (very) physical interactions required in rough and tumble play, children are learning the give-and-take of appropriate social interactions. Successful participation in this play requires children to become adept at both signaling and detecting signals — a social skill they will need and use throughout their lives. When detecting these signals, they are learning to read and understand the body language signifying the play should come to an end. The play also requires children to alternate and change roles. Sometimes one child chases; at another time the child is chased. Because this give-and-take mimics successful social conversations and interactions, the social roles practiced and learned in rough and tumble play provide children with the social knowledge needed for future relationships.
- When children use this big-body play, the intense physical exertion of rough and tumble play also supports cardiovascular health. Through their involvement, young children get the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity needed for optimum physical health. And, because rough and tumble play is so physical, children get many of their vital touch needs met through the play. Because the preschool period is a critical period for children to develop both physically and emotionally, rough and tumble play for preschoolers is invaluable.
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Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Love the ideas expressed about rough and tumble play representing reciprocal interaction - conversation - give and take!... Some of the best results I have had as an early interventionist seeking joint attention, eye contact and initiation from children with autistic spectrum disorders have been during rough and tumble play!
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