The Session The Power of Play

 

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

 

Research shows play can:

·  improve children's abilities to plan

·  Improve children’s ability to organize

·  improve children’s ability to get along

·  regulate emotions

Play helps with academics and stress

·  language

·  math

·  social skills

·  help with coping with stress

Reasons Children Don’t Play As Much:

·  tightly structured family and school schedules,

·  more parents working outside the home,

·  fewer safe places to play,

·  rising media use and screen

·  preschoolers watches 4.5 hours of TV each day!

Recommendations:

·  Pediatricians also advise parents to look for quality child care or preschool programs that include playful approaches to learning.

·  Play is important from birth on. It facilitates healthy growth in all stages of development

Remember...

• Giving your child plenty of opportunities to play is one of the best ways to help them grow into curious, creative, healthy, and happy adults equipped with the skills they need today. Next time your child asks to play with you, jump at the opportunity! Share the joy of discovery as you connect with each other and the world around

 

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