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Play is an active and meaningful process where children explore, imagine, and make sense of their experiences in a fun and engaging way. It allows them to express themselves freely while learning about world around them. We did engage in play during our first class. For example, we moved around the classroom and participated in games led by the teacher. These activities were enjoyable and interactive, and they allowed us to experience learning through doing rather than just listening. This showed that play can be used as a teaching strategy to promote participation and engagement.  Neuro- dramatic play is a type of play that supports brain development through movement, imagination, emotional expression, and social interaction. It helps children build strong connections between thinking, feeling, and acting, which are important for healthy development and learning. We did engage in nuero-dramatic play. The games we played involved movement, interaction, and emotional engagement, whi...
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The story i remembered from childhood are imaginative. Animal stories like " uNogwaja no Fudu" use animals to represent human behaviour.  What makes this story memorable is its clear metaphor. On the surface, it is just about a race between a fast Nogwaja and a slow ufudu. But, as explained in Burn's ideas about storytelling, the deeper meaning is what stays with us. The Nogwaja represents overconfidence and carelessness, while the tortoise represents patience, determination, and consistency. The metaphor " slow and steady wins race" teaches that success is not always about being the fastest or most talented, but about working steadily and not giving up.  According to Burns, stories help children understand life lessons through symbols and familiar situations. In this story, the race symbolises challenges in real life, like schoolwork or personal goals. Even as children, we begin to connect this to our own experiences. For example, learning that taking your time...
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