When children are playing, they ignite an ever-evolving, exciting, and natural state of learning and growth. There are many different types of play, and each way to play provides unique and essential fuel for a child's development. For example, when children are engaging in sensory play, they are exploring with the five senses – touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight.
This helps kids discover cause and effect, fine tune motor skills, learn to comprehend texture and movement, and develop a foundation for science and art. As you can see, even just one type of play has a myriad of invaluable and innate benefits!
This infographic explores just a few types of play that children need to thrive physically, socially, mentally, and emotionally. It also provides evidence for why recess is so important – not only does it provide a much-needed cognitive and emotional refresher, it invites children to grow through play.
Infographic by:
www.aaastateofplay.com
