5 skills we learn playing

Parents are aware o f the importance of the game for children, but when children grow older, some abandon this idea and prefer for subtracting the time children spend playing, doing other activities they consider more important.

So says the international toy manufacturer Lil’ Monkey, who believes that «especially the importance of playing is given an early age, but when they start school, many parents begin to focus children’s time with school activities or homeworks and they abandon the idea that play is also important, even thinking play is a waste of time. «

«The formation of a child is not only about learn to read, write, math or languages» explains. Their skills are also developed by playing, this is the reason why this international toymaker recalls the five basic skills, whose the most effective learning is acquired through play, which we acquired from small and that will determine how we will be adults.

1. Socialize. Sometimes children play with themselves, but when they do in the company of other children learn to interact with them, to cooperate for a common purpose and share. Socialization is very important for the relations that may be established in the future. It also develops empathy, solidarity and companionship.

2. Coordination. Play is a fun form of exercise for children. With the movement which often involve games, they learn to be aware of their physical capabilities. In addition, in motor skills of children, in constant evolution, plays a very important role leisure activities. Gross motor skill(which involves changes in body position, muscle movements and ability to maintain balance) and fine motor skills (which connects the eye-hand coordinated movements), are involved in the games.

3. Imagination. Even when adults play with something, our imagination is part of this activity. But in children, this creativity increases acting as a major element in his game. Leisure time, make logic is developed, as well as the ability to create and follow a strategy and reasoning.

4. Perceptions. By playing you learn to manipulate, to assemble and disassemble things and perceive…. The spatial perception, with the self-consciousness of the body, making a key role in the development of children’s skills. In addition, sensory perception is constantly evolving: for example, we develop the sense of touch when it learn to distinguish shapes and textures, but also hearing and sight, when you learn to distinguish sounds and melodies, or sizes and colors.

5. Respect. Besides those mentioned above, there are a number of skills that could be acquired otherwise, but when children play, their learning becomes almost unconsciously and more fun. Children, playing, learn to respect the rules and solve problems they face in an easier way when trying to instill these capabilities on purpose. They also learn to win and lose and the values that all entails.

In short, the game is an activity not to be missed, not only because it is necessary for fun and leisure time. The recreational activities provide many more advantages than you might think at first.

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