Play is the best way for young children to learn and yet many parents and even some teachers and caregivers do not understand the relationship between play and learning.
Here are a few ways in which play benefits the development of young children:
Cognitive:
Personal:
Physical:
Social:
Learning through play is a way for young children to explore their environment and make sense of the world around them. It also help prepare them for future learning and social skills needed to become happy successful adults.
Here are a few ways in which play benefits the development of young children:
Cognitive:
- problem solving skills
- critical thinking
- use of imagination
- learn and master new concepts
Personal:
- builds self-confidence
- builds self-esteem
- reduces stress
- develops self-expression
Physical:
- self-help skills
- gross motor development
- fine motor development
Social:
- learn to share
- resolve conflicts
- communication building
- learn to take turns
Learning through play is a way for young children to explore their environment and make sense of the world around them. It also help prepare them for future learning and social skills needed to become happy successful adults.
