It is wrong to see the game as an activity in which the child only spends his free time. "Birds fly, fish swim, children play." The place where a bird finds itself is the sky, a fish is in the sea, and a child is next to its games and toys.
What are the benefits of play?
·Thanks to play, the child performs physical activities, jumps, runs, walks, moves with his/her hands. Grasping, throwing and holding... These are movements that support fine and gross motor skills.
·Game is the best socialization tool, in the game the child learns to obey the rules of the game, to do what is necessary according to the given tasks, and to see himself as a member of a group.
· Since every game must be won by playing with certain rules and strategies, the child develops his own strategy and problem-solving skills. This supports his cognitive development.
· The game also acts as a rehearsal for his emotional development. While the child experiences the happiness brought by success in the game, he learns the sadness brought by failure, the anger triggered by this sadness, and to develop skills to cope with this anger.
How Should Games and Toys Be Selection in the Preschool Period?
3 years old:With increasing manual skills, play dough, arranging blocks, making shapes with sand, and using crayons become important.
4 years old: Now the games begin with other children. Toys are shared. However, the game is not fully organized. Children often prefer to play imaginary games such as housekeeping and military service, and they imitate the characters in the movies they watch. They play various building games with wooden blocks and Legos.
5 years old:In addition to outdoor games, children prefer board games, cutting and pasting, painting, writing numbers, and playing with puzzles.
6 years :Better organized games of longer duration occur. Interest in games with rules has also increased. Competitive group games are the favorite of this age group. It is a period when opportunities arise for learning to cope with loss and the feelings it brings. Housekeeping, grocery store, doctor games and dolls suitable for this period, housekeeping and doctor sets, mara Play equipment such as eyeglasses, puppets, cleaning and kitchen sets, gardening tools, animal sets, shops, rope, ball, rope ladder, sled, skis and skates may be preferred.
What is the importance of family participation in games?
· The most fun way to spend quality time is games. Thus, the bond between you and your child becomes stronger and your communication power increases.
· Especially in games such as imaginary housekeeping, you get the chance to watch events and life from the child's perspective. Understanding the game means understanding the child.
· When the child sees that you are included in the game, which is his greatest job, the child gains the feeling that he has a place in this world.
· At the same time, the child feels that he is cared for and cared for. self-confidence increases. Families who play together are seen to be more cooperative, supportive and have stronger communication with each other.
· Daily problems experienced in the family (such as fighting, arguments, rudeness, laziness, tantrums) can be overcome with the power of play.
· Laughing, relaxing and having fun with your child will also be good for your health.
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