My fifth grade classroom really does not incorporate play because of all the material and curriculum guidelines that are put forth. Today I included some form of play by having them act. They were given a Shel Silverstein poem, and they had to come up with a skit that acted out the poem. This allowed for free thinking and imagination. The kids were very eager to do the activity and did an exceptional job using their imaginations to come up with their skits. Even though this is a small form of play, it did incorporate social activity, movement and imagination. The students loved it, and even asked if we could do it again tomorrow. I start my kindergarten placement in a little over a week and I am really looking forward to it. I will be able to see play all around me and observe the affects it has on children, which I am not able to see as much now.