Learning through play: An important part of a child’s early development.

By Michael Mathiesen

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Playing helps a child to enable and use creativity while it simultaneously develops imagination, dexterity, cognitive, emotional, and physical strength. Playing is important as it promotes healthy brain development and matures communications and language skills. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact with the world around them.

Here are the 7 benefits of learning through play for children.

1. It fosters Effective communication skills.
2. It teaches the concept of cause and effect.
3. It inculcates learning of conflict and resolution sharing.
4. Cultivates problem-solving and critical thinking ability.
5. Boost creativity and imagination.
6. Develops confidence and positive self-esteem.
7. Reduces stress and makes learning fun.

Lack of communication and play also referred to as under-stimulation can hold long-term negative consequences on a child’s learning physical and mental health. These early learning through childhood games are vital for laying the foundations for formal education.