Beneficios Del Juego

Benefits of Play
There are many benefits to play. Children gain knowledge through their play. They learn to think,
remember, and solve problems. Play gives children the opportunity to test theirbeliefs about the world.
Children increase their problem-solving abilities through games and puzzles. Children involved in
make-believe play can stimulate several types of learning. Children canstrengthen their language skills
by modeling other children and adults. Playing house helps children create stories about their roles, such
as “I am the Mom.” They also imitate their own familyexperiences. This helps children learn about the
different roles of family members.
Children gain an understanding of size, shape, and texture through play. It helps them learn
relationships as they try toput a square object in a round opening or a large object in a small space.
Books, games, and toys that show pictures and matching words add to a child's vocabulary. It also helps a
child'sunderstanding of the world.
Play allows children to be creative while developing their own imaginations. It is important to healthy
brain development. Play is the first opportunity for your child to discoverthe world in which he lives.
Play offers a child the ability to master skills that will help develop self-confidence and the ability to
recover quickly from setbacks. For example, a child may feelpride in stacking blocks and disappointment
when the last block makes the stack fall. Play allows children to express their views, experiences and at
times, frustrations. Play with other childrenhelps a child learn how to be part of a group. Play allows a
child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children
practice decision-making skills,move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play.
Unstructured play may lead to more physical movement and healthier children.
Play is important when your child enters school....