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Smartboard Users

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Play Signals & Invitations

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What are Play Signals?

A play signal is how we show someone we want to play.

Signals Say: “This is fun — join me!”

Humans have play signals just like animals.

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Human Play Signals

  • Smiling or laughing�
  • Handing someone a toy/object�
  • Repeating a funny phrase (scripting)�
  • Sitting nearby and copying (parallel play)�
  • Talking about a favorite interest

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A play invitation says: “Want to play with me?”�Ways to invite:

  • Ask (“Do you want to play a game?”)�
  • Show (hold up a ball or toy)�
  • Copy (join in by doing the same thing)�
  • Share (offer a favorite activity or story)

Play Invitations

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