Friday, May 3, 2019

April 29 - May 3

PLAY: to engage in activity for enjoyment & recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

LEARNING: to acquire knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught




When I completed my degree in education my major was early childhood education. The main push at that time was learning through play. To many, the words play & learning appear to be contrasting, but for me there is an obvious connection. Children & adults alike learn more when they are interested in the topic & engaged in activities. Interactions with people, things & information is how we explore the world. Play builds relationships, explores social roles & fosters one's imagination.

Links between Play & Learning:
- promotes emotional regulation
- allows children to gain competence & skills that help them feel good about themselves
- provides a model where adults teach children how to behave & how to treat others
- provides the opportunity to learn essential social skills: take turns, share, cooperate
- learn self- respect & how to treat others with respect
- promotes a child’s development (physical, social, intellectual, cultural, emotional)



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