Why
is play important
Published:
Fri, 19 May 2017
The
right to play is a childs first claim on the community. Play is
natures training for life. No community can infringe that right
without doing deep and enduring harm to the minds and bodies of its
citizens. By playing, children learn and develop as individuals, and
as members of the community. Letting children go out and play is one
of the best things that parents can do for their children’s health.
A mix of active, imaginative and creative play makes for a
brilliantly balanced diet of play. Some children prefer to spend most
of their time with creative play, some with imaginative play and
others with active play. There is nothing wrong in liking one toy or
game in particular, but a balanced diet of play is best for
development. In other words, it’s good for your child to play in
lots of different ways. Each type of play contributes in its own way
to all-round psychological progress. Your child gets something
different out of playing with different toys. Encourage your child to
achieve a balanced diet of play by offering a regular change of play
activities. You can suggest new types of games and new toys. A
balanced diet of play is as important as good food or love. According
to Dr Richard Woolfson (an educational psychologist with 30 years’
experience and a qualified nursery and primary school teacher), a
portion each of three types of play each day helps with every child’s
healthy development:
Creative
play is about drawing, painting, playing music, cooking, or making
something (anything!). It doesn’t matter what your child makes, or
whether there’s a perfect result. Through creative play, your child
expresses his- or herself, learns about process, discovers cause and
effect and gains pride in their achievements.
Imaginative
play starts in your child’s head. It can be role-playing, creating
a new game, giving toys a voice, inventing adventures or playing a
word game. Through imaginative play your child begins to understand
the world, investigates fact and fiction, and develops positive
relationships with themselves and other people.
Active
play is how your child moves in the world. It is running, jumping,
catching and dancing – all of which build strength and boost
coordination. Active play is also a great way to learn about
teamwork, release tension and feel truly free.
Play
is a serious business, as far as children are concerned. Play makes
an immense contribution to your child’s development in lots of
important ways.As a child plays, they learn all about themselves and
what they can do. Play helps them make friends, enjoy company and
discover the world around them. Your child has fun while playing and
at the same time is exercising, discovering and developing both
emotionally and physically. That’s what makes play so wonderful!
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Students Adriana Ekker Viviana Feria Ana Saibene
A través de un texto simple pero ameno, redactado por un estudiante, se dio la oportunidad de hablar de la importancia del juego para el desarrollo del niño. El video fue muy ilustrativo y aportó la frescura de los niños hablando del significado que tiene el juego para ellos. Thank you!!
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