Play plays a fundamental part of learning how to communicate as
well as cognitive development. Many parents do not realize the
significance of intertwining play with learning and what it can
accomplish as far as the child's natural development is concerned. So
this article will be an attempt to emphasize the all important role of
play in the natural development of a child's life.
All work and no play & you know how the rest of this old saying goes. It ends with Jack becoming a dull boy. But the truth of the matter is this may have been meant literally and figuratively. As in dulling the senses and destroying Jack's interest in learning itself.
Not allowing for play can become a serious problem which causes all kinds of social and developmental delays.
During the first few years of a child's life the brain is growing and in a much more impressionable state than it will ever be in again. It is when the little being of life, the person behind the brain is experiencing everything for the first time and without any previous information to compare anything. It has a clean slate.
When the child is forming personality its the perfect time to introduce learning and doing so in a joyful way will make all the difference in the world. It will aid in how the child's "personality" begins forming an opinion of learning new things. If you have a positive first experience then you are more than likely going to be encouraged and self-confident about giving it another go.
Play is as important as work and the role it plays for a child is very simple. Play IS Work in the life of a normal, healthy child. Play directly links to learning and self-expression. It is also essential in building a comfortable level of self-esteem during the most impressionable time ever.
Three essentials for play regarding development:
1. Social, psychological and emotional developments. Interaction with others is a necessary part of life. Playing with others and play in general is how almost all children learn how to develop social skills. They can learn things on their own by studying their fellow children. Plus they can better understand emotions by relating to others by association.
The big part of this... feeling accepted and being comfortable being a part of a group. It will help them with seeing other perspectives and the value of different characteristics. Self-esteem and self-confidence will grow like wildfire. Play with others also helps children learn how to deal with conflict and learn to compromise through concerning other peoples' feelings.
2. Cognitive Development Play also helps with developing autonomy. Motor skills, physical strength and mental awareness are all being exercised during the times when children play. Engaging in little imaginary challenges build memory, mind power, focus, attention, and self-confidence. Play quite simply exercises the child's brain! Interactive play of course naturally becomes the breeding ground for language and communication skills as children mingle with each other. The more they play the more comfortable they feel with self-expression and creative imagination.
3. Physique and Body Development. The last one is the most obvious. The physical body of a child benefits from playing as well. Like mentioned earlier Play IS Work for the little ones. It will build their muscles and play a huge role in their physical development. If they are introduced to active play and have fun with it they will be more likely to become more active as adults too.
A child should always be given some room to roam. A safe place to play without any fear of cars or adult overlap. Many believe that when a baby is born and developing, it is important that you bring it outside in as many different conditions as possible. This is so the child can breath the air and develop in the conditions that it will eventually be confronted with in the future.
So the role play plays in a child's development is paramount in retrospect. In my mind it is not even possible to separate the two. When I think of healthy, happy children, (in my mind) I will see them all playing together on a playground. Naturally healthy and happy seems to go together in much the same way.
One of the most important aspects of living a quality life means a healthy balance of all things. The same is true of children and their need to play is even more important than many other needs. So make sure your children are healthy by keeping them happy and allowing them to play in as much as is possible without causing any problems.
All work and no play & you know how the rest of this old saying goes. It ends with Jack becoming a dull boy. But the truth of the matter is this may have been meant literally and figuratively. As in dulling the senses and destroying Jack's interest in learning itself.
Not allowing for play can become a serious problem which causes all kinds of social and developmental delays.
During the first few years of a child's life the brain is growing and in a much more impressionable state than it will ever be in again. It is when the little being of life, the person behind the brain is experiencing everything for the first time and without any previous information to compare anything. It has a clean slate.
When the child is forming personality its the perfect time to introduce learning and doing so in a joyful way will make all the difference in the world. It will aid in how the child's "personality" begins forming an opinion of learning new things. If you have a positive first experience then you are more than likely going to be encouraged and self-confident about giving it another go.
Play is as important as work and the role it plays for a child is very simple. Play IS Work in the life of a normal, healthy child. Play directly links to learning and self-expression. It is also essential in building a comfortable level of self-esteem during the most impressionable time ever.
Three essentials for play regarding development:
1. Social, psychological and emotional developments. Interaction with others is a necessary part of life. Playing with others and play in general is how almost all children learn how to develop social skills. They can learn things on their own by studying their fellow children. Plus they can better understand emotions by relating to others by association.
The big part of this... feeling accepted and being comfortable being a part of a group. It will help them with seeing other perspectives and the value of different characteristics. Self-esteem and self-confidence will grow like wildfire. Play with others also helps children learn how to deal with conflict and learn to compromise through concerning other peoples' feelings.
2. Cognitive Development Play also helps with developing autonomy. Motor skills, physical strength and mental awareness are all being exercised during the times when children play. Engaging in little imaginary challenges build memory, mind power, focus, attention, and self-confidence. Play quite simply exercises the child's brain! Interactive play of course naturally becomes the breeding ground for language and communication skills as children mingle with each other. The more they play the more comfortable they feel with self-expression and creative imagination.
3. Physique and Body Development. The last one is the most obvious. The physical body of a child benefits from playing as well. Like mentioned earlier Play IS Work for the little ones. It will build their muscles and play a huge role in their physical development. If they are introduced to active play and have fun with it they will be more likely to become more active as adults too.
A child should always be given some room to roam. A safe place to play without any fear of cars or adult overlap. Many believe that when a baby is born and developing, it is important that you bring it outside in as many different conditions as possible. This is so the child can breath the air and develop in the conditions that it will eventually be confronted with in the future.
So the role play plays in a child's development is paramount in retrospect. In my mind it is not even possible to separate the two. When I think of healthy, happy children, (in my mind) I will see them all playing together on a playground. Naturally healthy and happy seems to go together in much the same way.
One of the most important aspects of living a quality life means a healthy balance of all things. The same is true of children and their need to play is even more important than many other needs. So make sure your children are healthy by keeping them happy and allowing them to play in as much as is possible without causing any problems.
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