THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Have you ever felt frustrated when repeatedly asking your child what they did in school today and they constantly answer; “we just played.” Have you had the chance to observe your child’s class and all you see is your child playing with other children? Or even worse you see your child’s teacher and the only thing he/she seems to be doing is playing as well. You send your child to preschool to learn the basics so that they will be ready for Kindergarten, right? Why are they wasting so much time playing? What you may perceive as wasted time is actually an essential and necessary part of your child’s development and learning process. So the next time you see your child’s teacher playing with them or encouraging them to play, know that the teacher is adding to and facilitating growth and learning as they ask questions and model appropriate behavior as they participate in play. By being actively engaged with their teacher and classmates your child will grow and develop skills to better prepare him/her to function in society. Which is what you really want right?
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 13:58:21 +0000