Research that Benefits Children & Families

Benefits of Creative Play on the Socialization Skills of Preschool Children

In researching this topic I would examine a group of preschool children engaging in creative play for two hours a day for a total of ten days. This direct observation would be followed by a ten day observation of the same group of preschool children during social interaction among peers for two hours a day for a consecutive ten days. At the conclusion of the study the benefits of creative play on the socialization skills of preschool children would be examined.

Positive Contributions Resulting from the Study:

1. Increased understanding of creative play

2. Increased understanding of socialization skills among preschool children

3. Effects of creative play on socialization among preschool children

4. Understanding of preferred style of play of girls versus boys

5. Understanding of socialization among preschool children

6. Helpful techniques to increase socialization among preschool children

Research Simulation

“MOTHER AND CHILD BONDING”

The topic that I chose for my simulation was “Mother and Child Bonding”. This main topic was supported by three related topics which also sparked my interest including (1) Ways to foster mother and child bonding during the infancy stages of development (2) Effects of mother and child bonding on a child’s cognitive development during preschool years (3) Influence of breast feeding on mother and child bonding. My choice in this specific topic was influenced by experience as a first time mother of a sixteen month old son. At the moment that my pregnancy was confirmed I deeply desired to have a strong supportive relationship with my child. During my pregnancy I would frequently read books and magazines which highlighted healthy eating, exercising, and bonding techniques to maintain a healthy pregnancy, foster healthy development of the baby, and establish a prenatal bond with the baby to be sustained after the baby is born. The bonding experience that I had with my son during pregnancy, the first year after birth, and currently as my son continues to develop and grow sparked my interest in the topic of “Mother and Child Bonding”

Construction of the research chart this week has proved to be a beneficial tool in enhancing my understanding when reading research articles. The research chart is an excellent reference to be for the duration of this course to chart and reflect on your growth and understanding of key elements presented in a research article such as complicated terminology, research questions, and refle