Play for children is so important. Everyday freedoms everyday adventures is the theme for this year’s Playday, the national day for play in the UK, which highlights the importance for children and teenagers to enjoy freedom and have adventure in their play.
Since having my son sixteen months ago, encouraging him to play and explore the different environments around him has suddenly become one of the main focuses of my daily life.
Why is play important?
- Playing is fun and is central to children’s happiness
- Playing helps children’s physical, mental and emotional health and well-being
- Playing boosts children’s resilience, enabling them to cope with stress, anxiety and challenges
- Playing supports children to develop confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills
- Playing contributes to children’s learning and development. –Playday.org