Hello,
Play is an essential part of childrens's lives, play allows children to explore their feelings and the world around them. It encourages children to act out familiar and unfamiliar roles / situations. It developes language, communication, literacy, social skills and many more. It allows childrens imaginations to develop and also teaches children that people around them are different and have different ideas/ways of doing things, children need to learn to negotiate / learn to share etc. Think about developing motor skills -
fine/gross , scissors, climbing, dough (manipulative skills). Play will develop childrens awareness of living in a multicultural society by using cultural props resources, celebrating festivals etc. When children learn new skills, make friendships, have fun , they have high self esteem and will be more willing to try new things.
Hope this helps
