The Importance of Play
Jul 24th, 2015 by montaguer
The Value of Play
You say that you love your children,
And are concerned that they learn today,
As am I, that’s why I’m providing,
A variety of kinds of play.
You are asking what’s the value
of having your children play?
Your daughter’s creating a tower,
She may be a builder someday.
You are asking me the value
of blocks and sand and clay.
Your children are solving problems,
They will use that skill every day.
You are saying that you don’t want your son
to play in a sissy way.
He’s learning to cuddle a doll,
He may be a father someday.
You’re questioning the learning centers,
They just look like useless play.
Your children are making choices,
They’ll be on their own someday.
You’re worried your children aren’t learning
And later they’ll have to pay.
They’re learning a pattern for learning,
For they’ll be learners always.
– Laurie Monopoli
Research shows that play is so important. It is the child’s work. We believe strongly in the importance of play and run a play-based Kindergarten programme in which the children will do a lot of their learning and exploring through play, rather than pencil/paper work and group discussions. We encourage you to make sure your child gets plenty of unstructured play time outside of school as well! Here are a few articles on the importance of play.
http://earlylearningcentral.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/The-Importance-of-Play-Winter-2011.pdf
http://www.education.com/reference/article/importance-play–social-emotional/
http://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/the-importance-of-play/