Play is a vital and essential part of our children's development. Often times we hear the word play and think that there could not possible be essential developmental skills going on during this time, but that couldn't be more wrong.
Types of Play and the Benefits
Independent play - Playing on their own children develop various skills and forge creativity and imagination.
Parallel play - Playing alongside another child but not necessarily interacting with them provides children with an understanding of rule and boundaries.
Associative play - Playing with other children without the formal structure of rules or games allows them to get creative and form social bonds and experiences.
Cooperative play - Playing with other children in formal structure games and tasks forms leadership and teamwork skills. This allows children to understand complex collaborative rules and skills.
Resources on Play
Value of Play: Poem | The Learning Station (learningstationmusic.com)
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