Children learn many behaviors and information that can contribute to their lives through play. If parents meet their children's basic needs such as nutrition and shelter, play is the most effective method for the child to express himself, discover his talents, develop motor skills, and mental, emotional and language development.
What Does a Child Learn During Play?
Social skills increase thanks to games: Child;
• He communicates with his environment and his communication skills improve.
• He makes friends.
• Learns to share.
• Problem solving skills increase.
• The child discovers himself and his abilities by playing games; Establishes social and emotional relationships by getting to know the world and others.
Emotional development increases thanks to games. Child;
• He/she recognizes his/her inner world and emotions. He/she learns to express himself/herself and react appropriately to his/her emotions.
• In games with rules, children develop a sense of duty and take responsibility. Their self-confidence increases. Physical development increases thanks to games. Children;
• While playing games, hand-eye coordination becomes stronger and one can control one's movements. • Fine motor (hand and finger muscles) and gross motor (jumping, jumping, etc.) skills develop. Mental development progresses through play. The child;
• During play, children's short and long memory improves and learning becomes easier.
• With the opportunity to research and discover the child's surroundings; Children learn many concepts such as shape, color and size, and achieve a lot of mental development by matching and classifying.
• Creativity develops thanks to imaginary games.
Language development progresses through play. The child:
• Learns to express themselves by repeating the sounds and conversations around them.
• Children who play with others interact, listen carefully to understand the other person, and try to express their own feelings by learning new words.
The free environment provided by the game is a world where the child can easily realize his feelings and thoughts. As Garry Landreth said, “K Birds fly, fish swim, children play.” It should not be forgotten that play is the child's most basic vital need.
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