Teacher Perspectives on Play - Essay Example

I knew that they were playing because they seemed to be having too much fun and had no idea when the bell rang and they had to return to the lesson. Most of them were playing; while, some were just standing around and watching. They were not playing because they were not having fun. The arrangement of the classroom did not support the play the children were playing but they were creative enough to organize tables and chairs as if they were in some kitchen, having food. Furnishings and materials neither restricted the play not supported it.

It was kind of a simple play in which only tables and chairs were needed. On a daily schedule, the children had only one hour to play. The rest four hours were continuous classes- two hours before the play and two after it. I saw the children playing pretend kitchen, but after they had enough of it, they started playing hide and seek. My observation matched with the teacher’s responses. She had already told me that her children played at lunchtime for about an hour. The only difference I felt was that the children did not go for any outdoor activity that day, and just remained indoors and played.