structured play

collocation in English

meaningsofstructuredandplay

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structured
adjective
uk
/ˈstrʌk.tʃəd/
us
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd/
organized so that the parts relate well to each other; having a ...
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play
noun
uk
/pleɪ/
us
/pleɪ/
a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio ...
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(Definition ofstructuredandplayfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The groups were significantly different in the ratings of anchorage in the scenario as presented in thestructuredplay.
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These women were then approached to complete detailed assessments including videotape recorded observations ofstructuredplaytasks and meal.
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The free-play interactions were followed by 8 min ofstructuredplay.
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Duringstructuredplay, parents were given four sets of problemsolving tasks.
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They can learn cognitive and emotional regulation skills, and academic content, best through actively participating in activities, includingstructuredplay.
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Mere child minding, or constantstructuredplay, is not the answer.
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I have seen children's lives radically changed through good-quality, thoughtful andstructuredplay.
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However, forstructuredplayto be done well, both training and resources are needed.
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It put improved facilities into the school and saw dramatic changes in bullying, social inclusion,structuredplayand children's work in the classroom.
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Theme based, the focus is onstructuredplayand learning by doing without uniforms, badge programs and ceremonies.
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