can you help me with this reflective essay please. The question is: Critically evaluate how play is connected to children's learning and development. Choose at least two types of play and compare them. Use examples, theories, philosophies and reflection to illustrate your understanding of play concepts.

my 2 types of play are social and individual

the structure includes:

introduction - including definition, value and aims of play whilst discussing why it's difficult to define.

main body -

analyse chosen 2 types of play and discuss how they're connected to a child's development.

how are they similar/ how do they differ

how do different philosophers consider the role of the chosen 2 types of play e.g. Friedrich Froebel & Maria Montessori

and other things to consider:

Other aspects to consider

• Players: should players always be children/what about adults advantages and disadvantages of both
• Play spaces:What is the role of the environment? Toys, games - objects in your chosen types of play? How do they differ?
• How are your chosen types of play part of current practice?
• How do they align with the EYFS/Key Stage One curricula?
• What social, environmental or cultural factors that might affect play?
• Does gender influence this type of play?