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Play-based learning promotes holistic development by encouraging children to engage with people and their surroundings. It gives children control over their learning journey and helps them explore their interests.
This approach extends children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills by sparking their curiosity. At Heritage House Childcare & Early Learning Centres, we use play-based learning to provide experiences in gardening, arts and crafts, STEAM and more.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how a play-based learning curriculum lays the foundation for success in future schooling and beyond.
Encourages Creativity and Imagination
Play-based learning allows children to navigate real and imaginary situations. This helps them understand different societal roles, work with various props and achieve a common goal with others. Extending children’s creativity from an early age grows resilience and the ability to think outside the box. Play-based learning also enhances their imagination by introducing them to different colours, shapes and symbols.
Boosts Language and Vocabulary Development
Learning through play increases children’s understanding of words and their use. Play-based games encourage children to engage in conversations, ask important questions and share information.
Improves Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Activities like drawing, painting, building blocks, and play-dough improve fine motor skills, including small muscle control and dexterity. Running, throwing, jumping, and climbing build gross motor skills, like coordination and balance. Play-based learning is crucial for building physical awareness and muscle strength from an early age.
These skills are particularly developed when children are introduced to different textures and surfaces during play. This may involve using wooden blocks, soft toys or sand. Learning through play sparks the beginning of a healthy, active lifestyle.
Builds Social and Emotional Independence
Play improves children’s language skills, helping them communicate effectively and listen to others. It also provides them with turn-taking and conflict resolution skills, which help them become more confident in managing and expressing emotions.
Play-based learning strengthens children’s sense of community as they connect with their peers through shared experiences. These moments help children understand empathy and fairness.
Develops Problem-Solving Skills
A play-based approach encourages children to think critically and approach problems with concentration, resilience and persistence. When playing with others, children learn how to negotiate, cooperate, and solve problems as a group.
At Heritage House, our curriculum aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). We support children to develop the five vital skills of the EYLF through play-based learning and exploring their surroundings:
At Heritage House, we understand that children develop best through discovery. Using a play-based approach, we offer a secure environment where children can explore and take risks.
Our experienced educators give children the freedom to try new things, make mistakes and learn how to respond to them effectively. These skills are not only important for early childhood but also help children prepare for success throughout life.
To learn more about how we embrace play-based learning at our centres, book a tour of your local centre, or contact us today!