Play is essential to your child’s brain development. Through play, children learn language, math, literacy, science, and critical social skills. play is not frivolous! Research shows that play is the natural way young brains learn and grow.
Concentration - Painting and drawing help preschoolers practice the focus they’ll need for schoolwork.
Processing information - Sensory play with materials like sand, water, or play dough helps children process new information.
Imagination - Dressing up and role-playing grow your child’s creativity and storytelling abilities.
Collaboration - Playing together in activities like building with blocks teaches teamwork and planning.
Vocabulary Development - Reading and re-reading books enhances language skills and comprehension.
Following Directions - Cooking and following recipes build the ability to follow oral and written directions.
Problem-Solving - Puzzles and building blocks encourage children to think critically and solve problems.
Curiosity - Outdoor play and nature exploration foster a love of learning and questioning.
Empathy - Pretend play with baby dolls or animal nutures kindness and caring.
Setting Goals and Dreaming - Pretend play helps children imagine possibilities and set big dreams.
Outdoor exploration - Let your child explore nature in the backyard, at a park, or on nature walk.
Free Art time - Provide art supplies like crayons, markers, paper, and play dough, and let your child create freely.
Building and Construction - Offer blocks, LEGOs, or other building materials, and let your child build whatever they imagine.
Imaginative play - Encourage your child to play dress-up, create a pretend store, or role-play different scenarios with toys and props.
Quite time with a book - Allow your child to browse through picture books or “read” aloud to their stuffed animals, fostering a love of reading.
Let them play every single day - It’s how their brains work!