As Ms. Cheng and her colleagues spent 16 years observing and researching children engaging in true play, they identified five principles that are the foundation of Anji Play: love, risk, joy, engagement, and reflection.

The Anji Play philosophy is built on five principles: love, risk, joy, engagement, and reflection. After spending 16 years observing children engaged in true play, Ms. Cheng and her colleagues recognized these principles as the foundation for work as implementers of true play (for more information the five principles you can read my previous ...

As Ms. Cheng and the teachers in Anji county worked to address the crisis in early education, they described a shift in early care education from no play to false play to true play.

Part two in my five-part series on true play will focus on the five principles of Anji Play. Founded by Ms. Cheng Xueqin, the Director for the Office of Pre-Primary Education in Anji County, Anji play is a true play approach that promotes self-determined play for children ages 3-6.

Part two in my five-part series on true play will focus on the five principles of Anji Play. Founded by Ms. Cheng Xueqin, the Director for the Office of Pre-Primary Education in Anji County, Anji play is a true play approach that promotes self-determined play for children ages 3-6.

DEY's Latest mini-documentary teachers speak out: Kisha Reid In this mini-documentary, early childhood educator Kisha Reid expertly describes how play-based environments spark creativity and are crucial for the developing brain.

Sep 30, 2019 · Here is Denisha's blog - that last in her series on Anji play. Don't miss it. #educators #parents #schooladmin https://dey.org/what-is-the-power-of-true-play-play-as …

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May 23, 2019 · This definition of True Play was posted in one of the kindergartens (preschool for age 3-6) I visited in Anji County. The characteristics of true play that stand out the most are self-determined, uninterrupted deep engagement, freedom to take risks, and joy.

Hi, I am Anjana Dey-Clark, known as Anji to those who know me. I pursue my art whilst juggling the roles of mother, wife and part-time supply teacher. I have painted and drawn ever since I could hold a pencil, finding a canvas on backs of envelopes, fabric and even walls – indeed anything I could find!