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Why Play Matters The Link Between Play & Learning From birth to adolescence, "constructive play" is vital to most aspects of children's intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Consequently, play prepares children for academic learning - as they begin their school years and at each step along the way. Ultimately, play prepares children for rewarding adult lives. Many experts believe that adult personality may very well have its foundation in the play of the child. Through "constructive play," children expand their intelligence - their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Play is a testing ground for language and reasoning skills -- a laboratory for learning to connect to challenges children face in school, such as literacy, math and science concepts. "Constructive play" stimulates the imagination - encouraging creative problem-solving and providing opportunities for accomplishments that help children develop confidence, self-esteem, a sense of their own strengths and weaknesses and a positive attitude toward learning.
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It is a happy talent to know how to play. --Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher, poet, essayist  | | |
