Why it is important to play with children at home?

In our Non-public Bilingual Kindergartens KIDS&Co. we put a lot of emphasis on learning through good play. We use modern technologies for this. Because of that, we cooperate with leading technology companies, and in our kindergarten, we use up-to-date educational aids and multimedia equipment. We try to make children feel free and comfortable, and we are taking care that they do not forget that they are in kindergarten. In a place that should be associated with fun and meeting new colleagues. However, as parents, we should be aware that preschool (and nursery) is not everything.

Spending time together is extremely important for the development of children and the formation of strong family ties. However, in the rush of daily duties, we often forget about it and do not spend enough time playing with our kids. it is worth remembering and realizing the benefits of spending time together and the importance of fun for children. Why it is important to play with children at home? Here are a few reasons.

Emotional and social development

By playing with children at home, we allow them to develop social and emotional skills. Through play, children learn to cope with emotions, communicate, cooperate, solve problems, and build relationships with others. Through interaction with us, the parents, children also learn empathy, respect, and understanding for others.

Development of creativity and imagination

Playing with children at home stimulates the development of creativity and imagination. When children have the time and space to play freely, they can explore different roles, scenarios, and worlds. Through creative play, children develop their creative abilities, the ability to think creatively, and imagination, which has a positive impact on their intellectual development.

Building family ties

Playing with children at home is a fantastic opportunity to build strong family ties. When we spend time with our children actively and joyfully, we create unforgettable memories. Playing together helps to build trust, build a sense of security, mutual understanding, and closeness. Our children feel loved and appreciated, which is significant for their self-esteem in the later years of development. Children with whom good relations are built from an early age will be more willing to let you, dear parents, into their World. Which will surely result later when he turns from a sweet kid into a rebellious teenager.

Play as a form of learning.

Playing with children at home is not only a way to relax and have fun, but also an important form of learning. Through play, children learn various skills such as counting, recognizing shapes and colors, developing motor skills, concentration, logical thinking, and much more.

Planning science

Even the best fun must end sometime. The beginnings of coming to terms with this fact can be exceedingly difficult for a young child, however, and this can be a valuable lesson – for example, planning and keeping promises.

Therefore, keep in mind to determine its framework before playing, i.e., time, number of games, and their repetitions. The parent must remember that the contract works in two directions. Even if he is having a great time, he must assume the role of controller and from time to time remind how much is left until the end of a game (importantly, if time has elapsed during the gameplay, let’s finish it, but with the promise that we do not start another round). If everyone had a wonderful time, but it is time to end, you should put the toys away and it is best to immediately make an appointment as soon as you get back to them.

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Play is a child’s nonverbal form of communication, and the smaller the child, the more signals he or she sends to parents through what and how he or she plays. Anything can be fun – only creativity and imagination are a limit to us.

Playing with a child is not always an easy task. It is important to listen to the child and try to adjust the game to his needs. It is worth remembering that simply being with a child is more important than even the most expensive and modern toys.