Play in early childhood

We know that play is essential for the development of children but… why?
Because through the game the child learns to relate to his peers and to explore his environment.

Through play their abilities are developed: it favors communication, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

At two years we talked about the concept of parallel game. We will see the child play alone, so he learns to concentrate, to think for himself and to regulate his emotions.
It is very common to see them talk to his imaginary friend, which will help him develop his language.

Children play side by side because they are not yet capable of interacting without adult intervention, sometimes they do not share their toys and cannot respect all the rules of the game.

And even though they play alone, they enjoy being close to each other… from time to time they watch their partner and sometimes they modify their own game by imitating the game they see others play.

All game experiences are those that stimulate and enhance the child’s brain.

Therefore, you have to give it time, dedication, not only physical but quality. The time we are playing, we must be connected with the children in order to provide them with the tools they need to continue learning.

By being present in time and space, we connect with their needs, with what they are saying, with the way they act… and it allows us to identify both learning and needs.