“Importance of Play” article

Review the article “Importance of Play” (http://www.goplayproject.org/2010/06/importance-of-play/) and watch the videos, “Stuart Brown: Why Play Is Vital – No Matter Your Age” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHwXlcHcTHc) and “TedxRochester – Scott Eberle – 11/02/09” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jApW2tilJOI). Based on your reading for in this course and viewing of the videos, respond to the following: Why does resistance to including play exist in many school settings, and what role might you play as a member of the teaching team in one of these settings? Be sure to include strategies and developmentally appropriate activities that support play to meet the needs of young children in your discussion