A child’s play is a very important part of children. Children want parents to be involved in their play. There must be a concerted effort on the part of the parents to set aside play time with their child/children. Some parents need to start learning to play with their child, even though the child’s game may be silly. These are the reasons for the importance of children’s play.
Play is a very important part of a child. When playing, a child’s brain is at work. The brain is progressively influenced by the environment, what the child is exposed to or not, which has an impact on her life. Parents who regularly play with the child can pass on their family values and influence a child’s behavior and attitudes.
Keep in mind that children are born ready to learn. You will see this very clearly when you observe his imitation and learning process in his early years. Right now their mind is like an empty memory cache, anything fed to them will be stored in their memory. When my daughter is one month old, we play the imitation game. I stick my tongue out of her in front of her and she will do the same. As a baby, your learning process is mainly through parents or caregivers.
Parents must instinctively strive to provide the stimulation their children need. When they are babies, the toys or the parents themselves (voice or movement) are for them the attraction and the stimulus.
The game is not serious. It should be a fun tool to learn. It must be fun for parents and children when they play. The simple game can be to swing a small child from left to right like a swing. Some examples are: stacking blocks of wooden bricks together or the traditional peekaboo.
The game contributes to the emotional, physical and intellectual development of children. It is through play that the child learns to communicate, count and solve problems. How does the child learn the first words of her? It is through the game.
Playing with peers, siblings, parents, and other adults teaches a child to learn to get along with others and to respect rules and limits. This is especially important for social development.
Play also provides an invaluable window into the child’s personality. By watching how he plays, you can learn how he reacts to obstacles, wins, and failures.
The way of playing will provide parents with information about the emotions, aptitudes and preferred learning styles of the children. Response to instructions can be checked through visual images, practice, and the audacity to try something unknown. Parents at this time can use words of encouragement and praise to motivate the child. Always use positive words.
Playing with the child is also bonding. A child’s eagerness to involve you in his game is very evident when he is younger. Parents need to spend time concentrating on playing with the child instead of trying to multitask on mundane tasks. Children easily detect the will and enthusiasm of parents, so do not create negativity or lack of response to their request. Bonding through the game requires constant effort. The results of such being a special closeness that will strengthen between them as they grow.
Therefore, play is a very essential and important part of a child’s life. Play helps the child to develop emotionally, mentally and physically and also creates bonds between parents and children. It is through play that a child’s aptitude and personality can be fully explored. Through play, social skills are also developed to help her be aware of other people in her life and learn to respect others.