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<\/span>How Children Can Learn Through Play<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Picture yourself back to your early school days, running freely in the playground with a group of friends and classmates, completely losing track of time and feeling the rush of the game. Your heart was pounding and body was filled with adrenaline when all of a sudden the bell rang and it was time to gather together and head toward the door of your classroom, the slowest steps possible. The \u201cplay\u201d was over and it was time to sit down to learn. The message was sent that these two things; play and learning, were separate from one another.<\/em><\/p>\n

Perspectives have since changed in coming to understanding that we learn so much in those moments of play<\/em> <\/strong>and that our brains are completely enthralled in the learning paired with our excitement and passion and the benefit of learning through play for children. This play is so very valuable in enriching our children\u2019s love of learning and passion for the future.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Play-Based Learning?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Play has the extraordinary power to allow children to entirely be themselves, to act out the words, themes and storylines they see around them everyday. Their little minds soak everything in; from TV and books, through siblings, parents and friends. They are intrinsically motivated to investigate and come to understand their world. Watching a growing baby take in all they see around them – to figure out tasks such as self-feeding and kicking off a shoe, it\u2019s easy to understand the value in applying what they learn in play. Step-by-step, they apply knowledge and their ever-growing skills to find out more and continue to build on it. Play-based learning provides a space for experimentation, where no outcome expected of children and nothing “needs to be accomplished”, and children are free to learn at their own pace. Using play-based learning, we can put value on play as the safe space for learning.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>The Top 6 Benefits of Learning Through Play for Children: <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Crosses barriers of culture, language and ability<\/li>\n
  2. Becomes a tool for communication<\/li>\n
  3. Allows new skills to be applied and developed<\/li>\n
  4. Is a safe space for children to experiment and find their voice<\/li>\n
  5. Social skills development<\/li>\n
  6. Many areas of the brain are involved allowing for advanced cognitive development<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    <\/span>Learning Through Play Activities<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    As a mother myself, I remember those early days wondering where the village was that was going to help me raise my child. Where were those people who would guide me and support me as I help my child figure out who they are and their place in the world? It can feel incredibly overwhelming in addition to all that we deal with as moms, to also take on a role of educator. But building upon our children\u2019s passions and knowledge need not be an addition to all that we have to do, rather it can happen in part of what we do each day and become a seamless part of our home.<\/p>\n

    Not all play looks the same and there is no one way to accomplish it. Following your child\u2019s interests and passions and building upon them is the best way to engage them.<\/strong> Using this to drive their interest in activities, you can show connections everywhere and in everything we learn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Perhaps your child is intrigued by firetrucks. Using this as your guide, you can illustrate to your child that there is a world of information involved:<\/span><\/h3>\n