Growth Hack #12: How Playing Can Become an Effective Learning Tool for Kids
Play is the highest form of research – Albert Einstein By the books, play is what children and young people do when they follow their imagination, ideas and interests, in their own free will and for their own fulfillment. Play time gives our kids the space and time that they need in order to explore new ideas and enjoy, an opportunity to socialize and meet new friends, to be physically active and be healthy at the same time, to learn new things and get an informal education. Play and Physical Fitness Play teaches kids the value of physical fitness and healthy living. They begin to develop muscle strength and body coordination whenever they play active games that involve sprint, jump and hops. Kids who play in the playground practice their muscle strength, body, space, direction, and movements. These important skills are vital on developing fine motor skills and visual perception.
Play and Vocabulary Practice When kids play, they learn to expand their vocabulary whenever they talk to you (the parent) or to his or her playmates. They learn to express their thoughts through language that you and the kids understand. Kids can learn language and literacy when they play with toys and picture-rich materials such as coloring books and spelling books. Play and Self Esteem / Confidence Whenever a kid solves a puzzle or masters a new skill to complete such play, they become more confident. Even if the play is repetitive, kids become more confident on figuring out how things work together – pushing buttons, shapes and boxes etc. Kids who play learn how to imitate solutions that they believe could answer their task. Play and Math Problem Solving Skills Kids who play are more likely to be put on math related problems. From board games, cooking and baking to game scores and important measurement involved in a game. Singing counting so gs a also help i kids’ ath skills de elop e t. Play and Creativity Dress-up and role plays allow kids to think of their best costume and props for the play using their own imagination and creativity. Play and Character Development Play teaches kids respect – from listening to talking, to following game rules and listening to his or her playmates opinion in relation to the game. In competitive play, kids learn the importance of sportsmanship and understand winning and losing. In Summary Play is a i porta t part of e eryo e’s hildhood, it gi es your kid u forgetta le e ories a d it can also contribute to your kid’s gro th. You a let our kids play o your a kyard or you can also opt on wide variety of after school activities that your kids can enroll in. --About the Site Afterschool.ae is the largest dedicated provider of quality on-site after school activities, programs, tutoring, summer camps, sports and child care services in United Arab Emirates. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit http://afterschool.ae/