We all know that children need to play but do we really understand why? Actually it is VITAL that children play and that we don’t over-schedule them so their play times are eroded.
Play
- develops creativity and imagination
- improves fine and gross motor skills
- builds emotional intelligence – especially empathy and resilience skills
- is important to healthy brain development
- helps children to learn about their world and appropriate ways to interact
Play can take many forms and does not always need to be structured.
It is often during solitary play times that children think deeply and examine feelings and solve problems.
Intra-Personal intelligence is strengthened when children have plenty of time to play.
The following link will give you many ideas for ensuring your children are not PLAY DEFICIENT and grow into healthy and well-adjusted young people.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/why_play_is_important.html
