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Should We Encourage Structured or Free Play for Kids? Kids learn through playing, there’s no denying it. With our busy lives, fitting in playtime with our kids is a struggle sometimes. Not wanting to ‘waste’ the opportunity, we want to provide the best play experiences we can. So, does that mean we should encourage structured or free play for kids? Structured Verses Free Play for Kids Let’s look at the differences between structured and unstructured free play: Structured Play – this is when as adults we plan what activities our kids are going to do. This...
Have you ever wondered how much playtime kids need each day? Then what type of playtime do they need? Structured, free play or even adult guided play: our children thrive on it! As the Number 1 way children learn, it’s essential you know how much playtime kids need to give them the best start at life. Guideline to How Much Playtime Kids Need Children learn through play. Experimenting with different toys, sharing with others, making connections with their cultural identity are all so important. When our kids can interact with a range of resources, they take risks, try new activities...
7 Benefits of Play You May Not Have Known Play. It’s more important than you might think. The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has even stated that play is a right of every child! We love that! Yet there remain adults (not kids, of course), who are sceptical about the benefits of play. They think that it doesn’t ‘teach’ children anything and that play is a waste of time. Is it? Let’s find out … 7 Benefits of Play Kids Can’t Be Without Well we could be here all day, but we’ve narrowed down seven benefits of play...
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