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The Need for Playing Child Games
from: Maxx Family LifeIt's natural for children to play. In fact most, if not all, of them want to spend most of their time playing. To some adults, playtime is wasted time. You might not know it but getting your children involved in playing different games help in developing their mental and physical growth.
Fun and educational child games stimulate child's mind. He is not only having fun but is learning as well. An important component of learning is playing. Through different games that you let your child play, the neurological and physical aspects of child development is promoted.
Gross motor skills like crawling, rolling over and walking are under the physical skill. This also includes the hand-eye coordination, drawing, writing and grasping objects. Sensory development is considered physical as well. This includes touch, smell, sight and taste.
Cognitive and intellectual development centers on activities of the brain like smiling, language, imagination, working out and giggling are also enhanced. Playing different games of some sort refine the different areas of physical and mental development in young children.
Playing usually starts from birth. Below are the appropriate games and toys for the different age groups.
0-3 month old babies: unbreakable mirrors, wind chimes, cloth books, contrasting mobiles
3-6 month old babies: play gyms, squeaking rubber toys, rattles, teethers
6-9 month old babies: activity boards, textured books, pop up toys, playing with ball
9-12 month old: rocker, walker, toy telephone, sand play toys, book with flaps
12-18 month old: puzzles pull toys, non-toxic crayons, toy buggy, ride-on vehicles
18 months-2 years: musical instruments like drums, tea set, shopping carts, play house, gardening tools, and blocks (building)
2-3 years: illustrated books, wooden puzzles, construction toys, household equipment toys, dolls
3 years +: jigsaw puzzles, pots/pans, memory games, bats/balls, reference books, golf sets
Parents nowadays also resort to giving their children educational games. However, be sure that the child is having fun otherwise it is useless. A child will not learn with such educational games if he's not having fun.
A child needs sufficient time for playing games. They have to be deeply involved in it. Lots of space is also important for the child to freely play. Children can play games such as crawling-chasing, peek-a-boo where they can move at speed.
Children love playing games with companions although there are those who would want to play on their own. Parents along with other children can play together. Adults can be role models and ease tensions between young children having struggles.
What should your child play with? Here is a list of some great ideas for children:
If the weather does not permit playing outside, old-fashioned child games like board game, parlor game, card game or puzzle are fun. Not to mention educational too.
Pretend play for children is also fun. Children will try to imitate cleaning, cooking or shopping. In this manner, the children learn different values. Some of it is the importance of money, safety issues, responsibility and caring for other people.
Dressing up is also a fun game. This will boost their imagination and take them to places unimaginable.
Memory games can be of interest for the child and to you as well. Time and parent participation is needed for this game.
For a growing child, the power of play is really important. Educational games with fun materials can teach them a lot. Math games can turn subjects such as arithmetic and math into child's play. Phonic games can take away boring reading/phonic lessons.
Whatever game you play with your child is worthwhile if the child is having fun and learning at the same time.
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