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The Importance of Play in Preschool

Incorporating play in all aspects of learning is essential for a child’s healthy development. At Premier Christian Academy Preschool in Murphy, we understand the importance of play in preschool to provide a solid foundation for learning. We incorporate play in all aspects of our learning and provide a daily schedule of structured playtime

In this blog, we’ll take a look at how play is essential for your preschooler’s development. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a program that emphasizes the importance of play as part of the curriculum, get in touch today!

Fosters Love of Learning

Incorporating play into lessons provides children a fun way to engage in learning. Play allows children to explore their imagination to create new worlds and learn new ideas. Through this, they learn essential skills like problem-solving, creative thinking, and working with others. Learning through play provides enjoyment that your child will carry with them through life.

Helps With Social and Emotional Development

During structured playtime, your preschooler will learn to have healthy interactions with their peers. When children play, they learn how to compromise and engage with others. This leads to a development in social skills and enhanced emotional capacity. As children engage in play with kids around them, they develop an understanding of the needs of others. It also provides an opportunity for children to grow friendships. This is important for children to learn how to communicate and understand the needs of others.

Promotes Language Development and Cognitive Skills

During play, children tend to get together to engage in games and activities. Together, they interact with new ways of creative thinking and come up with interactive strategies to reach a goal. This improves their language development, as they learn to communicate to reach a common outcome. Playing games teaches kids to expand their minds and build their thinking and cognitive skills in a fun and enjoyable way.

Improves Motor Skills

When children play they have the opportunity to engage in activities physically. Active play provides opportunities for kids to practice their motor skills. Running, walking, and coordination are just a few of the critical skills engaged in play. As children play games, they develop particular muscles to perform certain activities and strengthen motor skills.

In this blog post, we discussed why play is important in preschool. Incorporating structured play into all aspects of learning is essential for early social, emotional, and cognitive development. To learn more about how play can benefit your preschooler, contact the Premier Academy in Murphy today and talk to one of our team.

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