“Play is the work of childhood.”- Jean Piaget
Don’t minimize the value or importance of play! It is essential to kids’ well being and fosters development of:
Emotional regulation
Socialization and social skills
Cognitive development
Creativity
Problem-solving skills
Self-competence
Self-confidence
Autonomy
Resilience
And don’t feel like you need to micromanage play. Give kids the space to figure it out on their own. There may be times where a little structure or support can be helpful but unless there is an urgent safety issue, count slowly to 10 before you jump in and see if they can first figure it out on their own. Oftentimes, you may be pleasantly surprised.
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