{"id":1185,"date":"2023-05-15T20:34:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T20:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:47:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:47:46","slug":"what-is-playful-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/what-is-playful-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"What is &#8220;Playful Learning&#8221;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Playful learning&#8221; refers to an approach to education that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/resources\/pubs\/yc\/summer2022\/power-playful-learning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combines the power of play with intentional learning experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It recognizes that play is a natural and essential way for children to explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In playful learning, the emphasis is on creating an environment where children can engage in purposeful play that promotes learning across various domains, such as cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It involves designing activities and experiences that are both enjoyable and educational, blending playfulness with intentional teaching and learning goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning recognizes that children learn best when they are actively involved and interested in what they are doing. It harnesses children&#8217;s natural curiosity, creativity, and intrinsic motivation to foster deep and meaningful learning experiences. Playful learning can take many forms, including imaginative play, hands-on activities, games, problem-solving tasks, and collaborative projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Some of the Benefits of Playful Learning<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Engagement<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning captures children&#8217;s attention and engages them in active participation, making learning enjoyable and motivating.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Creativity and Critical Thinking<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning encourages children to think creatively, solve problems, and explore different possibilities, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1186 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_116496178-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_116496178-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_116496178-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_116496178.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Social Skills<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning often involves collaboration, communication, and cooperation among children, promoting the development of social skills, teamwork, and empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Language and Communication<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through play, children naturally engage in language-rich experiences, expanding their vocabulary, developing communication skills, and enhancing their ability to express thoughts and ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Emotional Development<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning provides opportunities for emotional expression, self-regulation, and understanding emotions in oneself and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OIP-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OIP-17.jpg 474w, https:\/\/lyndonlearningchildcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OIP-17-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Motor Skills<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many playful learning activities involve physical movement, which helps develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Positive Attitude Towards Learning<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By associating learning with positive and enjoyable experiences, playful learning nurtures a love for learning and a lifelong curiosity in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playful learning can occur in various settings, including classrooms, early childhood programs, and home environments. 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