One of the most consistent activities in a child's life,
especially in the infant stage of life. A child always looks for a way to play
at every chance they get and as many times as they can during the day. Many
parents see play as a waste of their child's time and would rather see their
children spend this time on other activities; however, play may be more
significant and essential than parents think. Play may instill valuable skills
and teachings in children's minds, and what a child learns can remain with them
for life. playground
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Significance
of play
While it may
sound ridiculous, the effects of play go a long way to creating an adult with
valuable life skills. Some of the essential benefits of play include:
Stimulates
creativity: In the
modern world, creativity seems to be more relevant daily. When a child plays,
thanks to the absence of adult interference, the children have to find ways to
overcome any challenge they encounter and this kind of creative nature usually
translates into their adult life and is very useful in navigating the rigors of
adulthood. They also learn how to act independently and to think for
themselves, which are necessary traits to be productive members of society.
A cherished childhood: Memories are a significant part of a person's psyche. Therapeutic reports of some of the most dangerous minds have shown that most of these individuals were not exposed to events like play during their childhood. Playing fills a childhood with cherished memories, and this can help build a productive society member.
Develop social
skills: Children
usually play in groups with other children of similar age groups. This creates
a robust socializing ability in the children, as they have no problem
socializing when they grow old. An inability to socialize can lead to
undesirable situations like depression, which can prove fatal, especially since
an event could have avoided it as mundane and generic as play. An inability to
socialize can also lead to creating a depraved mind. preschool playground
Learning still
occurs: Play-based
learning is one of the most progressive forms of education and learning. In
play-based learning, children learn through active participation in activities
(active learning), and since there are no confines of a classroom or pressure
to participate, the children tend to participate willingly, as opposed to the the traditional setting where a child can be isolated and detached from the rest of
the class. In addition to the educational benefits that are gained, there is
also another valuable skill, like teamwork, which is highly valued in the the workplace today, and there is also the ability to take the initiative, another
rare and highly valued commodity in the labor market.
Thanks to these
factors, it is clear that there is more to the art of play than meets the eye.
Parents and teachers are advised to incorporate play into their children's
schedules to help ensure that these children turn out to be productive members
of society.
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