Why is play important?
It is a known fact that children learn better when they are relaxed and having fun. Therefore, play is a perfect example of the way in which children learn. When children are given the opportunity to learn at their own rate and in their own way children ’s learning becomes more meaningful. When children are playing they are trying out and practicing new skills, learning about relationships with other people, including, adults, community workers, family and friends, building language skills, encouraging imagination and creativity, and working to understand how the world works etc. Read more at Suite101: Kids Play to Learn: Parents and teachers can help kids learn by helping kids play http://primaryschool.suite101.com/article.cfm/kids_play_to_learn#ixzz0g6Emnefy
What can children learn in play?
• Positive attitudes of self-motivation and self-direction
• Cooperation and group values
• Curiosity, persistence and concentration
http://www.det.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/960/play-based_learning.pdf
