The Importance Of Play In A Child\u2019s Development<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where does play fit into a child\u2019s development?\u00a0 From a young age children need the freedom that play provides them.\u00a0 Through the freedom of play, children learn about themselves, others and the world around them.\u00a0 Play helps develop self-concepts and a sense of \u201cwho I am\u201d and \u201cwhat I can do.\u201d\u00a0 At a young age, play is integral in a child\u2019s cognitive, emotional and physical development. Each child learns and grows through play.\u00a0 Through play children learn confidence, learn to set goals and to work towards them.\u00a0 This in turn teaches them the value of hard work and practice.<\/p>\n
From the ages of 2-6 it is important that gross motor skills and fine motor skills be developed.\u00a0 Movement involved in play provides a way to explore the environment and helps children learn how to solve problems as they learn what they are and aren\u2019t capable of.\u00a0 Gross motor in play includes throwing, catching, kicking and running.\u00a0 As well fine motor skills should be developed in play through drawing, painting and building with blocks.
\nThe three main types of play are:<\/p>\n
\n- Solitary play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Puzzles \u2013 which help build attention span, thinking before acting and staying focussed<\/p>\n
\u2013 Dress up and drawing \u2013 which encourages imagination and creativity<\/p>\n
\n- Parallel play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Arts and crafts<\/p>\n
-Playing with dolls<\/p>\n
-Building blocks<\/p>\n
\n- Cooperative play\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 encourages getting along with others, cooperation, sharing and understanding different points of views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Playing house<\/p>\n
-Tag<\/p>\n
-Tea party<\/p>\n
-Catch<\/p>\n
-Table games \u2013 which teach how to follow rules and take initiative<\/p>\n
These types of play occur at different ages and stages and help children develop knowledge, social skills and motor skills.\u00a0 Given the freedom that play allows children, it also enables them to express their feelings appropriately.\u00a0 Play needs to be allowed, fostered and encouraged.\u00a0 Therefore, when a child enters grade one they will be ready to learn; enjoying all the skills that will allow them to do so.\u00a0 A world centered on play provides the base for everything which is to be learned.<\/p>\n
Susan Lieberman is in private practice in Toronto as a family therapist and public speaker. For more information call (416) 512-6356.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>SUSAN’S SERVICES<\/h4><\/div>- Family Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Section 30 Custody\/Access Assessments<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reunification Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Parenting Coordination<\/a><\/li>\n
- Parenting Plan<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice of the Child Reports<\/a><\/li>\n
- Workshops & Seminars<\/a><\/li>\n
- Lunch & Learn<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skype\/Phone Sessions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Where does play fit into a child\u2019s development?\u00a0 From a young age children need the freedom that play provides them.\u00a0 Through the freedom of play, children learn about themselves, others and the world around them.\u00a0 Play helps develop self-concepts and a sense of \u201cwho I am\u201d and \u201cwhat I can do.\u201d\u00a0 At a young age, play is integral in a child\u2019s cognitive, emotional and physical development. Each child learns and grows through play.\u00a0 Through play children learn confidence, learn to set goals and to work towards them.\u00a0 This in turn teaches them the value of hard work and practice.<\/p>\n
From the ages of 2-6 it is important that gross motor skills and fine motor skills be developed.\u00a0 Movement involved in play provides a way to explore the environment and helps children learn how to solve problems as they learn what they are and aren\u2019t capable of.\u00a0 Gross motor in play includes throwing, catching, kicking and running.\u00a0 As well fine motor skills should be developed in play through drawing, painting and building with blocks.
\nThe three main types of play are:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Solitary play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Puzzles \u2013 which help build attention span, thinking before acting and staying focussed<\/p>\n
\u2013 Dress up and drawing \u2013 which encourages imagination and creativity<\/p>\n
- \n
- Parallel play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Arts and crafts<\/p>\n
-Playing with dolls<\/p>\n
-Building blocks<\/p>\n
- \n
- Cooperative play\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 encourages getting along with others, cooperation, sharing and understanding different points of views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 Playing house<\/p>\n
-Tag<\/p>\n
-Tea party<\/p>\n
-Catch<\/p>\n
-Table games \u2013 which teach how to follow rules and take initiative<\/p>\n
These types of play occur at different ages and stages and help children develop knowledge, social skills and motor skills.\u00a0 Given the freedom that play allows children, it also enables them to express their feelings appropriately.\u00a0 Play needs to be allowed, fostered and encouraged.\u00a0 Therefore, when a child enters grade one they will be ready to learn; enjoying all the skills that will allow them to do so.\u00a0 A world centered on play provides the base for everything which is to be learned.<\/p>\n
Susan Lieberman is in private practice in Toronto as a family therapist and public speaker. For more information call (416) 512-6356.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>SUSAN’S SERVICES<\/h4><\/div>
- Family Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Section 30 Custody\/Access Assessments<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reunification Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Parenting Coordination<\/a><\/li>\n
- Parenting Plan<\/a><\/li>\n
- Voice of the Child Reports<\/a><\/li>\n
- Workshops & Seminars<\/a><\/li>\n
- Lunch & Learn<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skype\/Phone Sessions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>
- Section 30 Custody\/Access Assessments<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cooperative play\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 encourages getting along with others, cooperation, sharing and understanding different points of views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Parallel play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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