Play is the basis of children's learning, it is their way of discovering the world from an age-appropriate perspective. It is the guarantee that they can grow in a healthy way both physically and mentally and most importantly, it is a right of all children.
For many reasons, play in children is beneficial, but mainly because during childhood the foundations of what adult life will be are established. A childhood full of games, of playful activities where the child can explore and develop all their abilities, is the guarantee of a happy childhood. The world needs happy children and for this you must fight every day.
Play in children, what are its benefits?
Through play, the child can acquire knowledge more easily, in a fun, playful environment, where they can develop and enhance their skills. It has been shown that a playful environment is more favorable for learning and more and more schools are modifying the school structure, especially during early childhood.
These are just a few of the many benefits of the play in children:
- Through play children they learn to relate socially, discover the rules of the game and socialize with their peers. The game is key when it comes to developing skills such as waiting, turns, rules or teamwork.
- They can explore reality while playing with their imagination. Children's imagination is powerful, through play they can bring their imagination to reality. They discover what is real and what is not, but they can also learn to transform what they imagine.
- They develop their physical and mental abilities, creativity and imagination are enhanced.
- They learn to manage their own body, gain autonomy and improve their confidence.
- Play is essential for developing your skills, especially motor skills and language acquisition.
- Concentration is worked. During play the child can focus attention and concentrate on what he is doing, all while playing and having fun.
In addition to all those benefits of play in children, there is the most important of all, fun, moments of laughter and time enjoying other children and family. Encourage play at home and you will be ensuring a good physical and emotional development in your children.