6 B E N E F I T S O F P L AY I N G WITH DOLLS FOR CHILDREN
INTRODUCTION Does your child play with dolls? If no then it is time to give one to your child. A doll can be your child’s first best friend. Even boys can enjoy playing with dolls. Dolls offer children opportunities for developing cognitive, motor and self-help skills. Dolls play an important part in child development and growth.
BENEFITS OF PLAYING WITH DOLLS Social Skills: Children learn social skills by playing with dolls in their early learning years. When children play “house” and “tea party” games they learn to communicate and cooperate with others. Responsibility: Children learn responsibility by taking care of their dolls. Learning this important skill helps them to take care of their pets and younger siblings later on in life. Empathy and compassion: Another important skill that
children learn by playing dolls is empathy and compassion. Children learn to empathize and care for those around them.
BENEFITS OF PLAYING WITH DOLLS Imagination and Creativity: When children play with dolls they imagine different scenarios, enact dramatic plays and create new games and activities which helps in developing creativity and imagination at an early age. Skills: Children learn various skills when they take care of their dolls such as removing and putting on clothes, bathing, feeding, grooming, and hygiene. Language: There is an improvement in vocabulary and
language skills when children talk and play with dolls as well as their friends.
CONTACT US ďƒ˜At Childventures Early learning Academy, we understand the importance of toys and play for children. Our children are allowed and encouraged to choose toys, objects, ideas, and people to interact on their own under supervised independence. ďƒ˜Our early childhood education programs foster healthy development and encourage a love of learning.