As we all know, children love to play. Playing provides children the chance to discover and experience things and situations for themselves, of which, is very important in the development of a child.

A child undergoes various stages of play as he or she grows. During the toddler phase of a child, he or she will undergo a “motor growth” spurt. This rapid development will enable the tot to play with anything they can get their hands on. Also, it is during this period that tots love to talk gibberish, hum and sing on their own. Tot also like to imitate finger play that their parents teach them.

During the preschool years of the child, they will eventually expand their play to incorporate others. Children at this age rarely play alone. The development of their motor and physical skills lets them expand their play arena.

During their schooling years, children will eventually long for organized types of plays. It is during this period that children are extremely active. School-age children usually love to play games that involve physical activities. It is also during this period that children are highly imaginative.

Playing brings about lots of benefits to a child. The main benefit it gives to a child is the pure and sheer joy. Playing further develops the social and emotional knowledge of a child. Not only that, it also enhances the physical and motor skills of the child. Playing is one form of exercise for children. It develops the child’s physical strength, his or her flexibility, balance and coordination. It also develops the essential skill that a child must develop, which is the perceptual-motor skill.

Playing helps develop the creativity of the child. Playing is one way of letting children express themselves and show to others what they have learned and how they feel. It also helps them create their own work of art. A child’s imagination can bring about lots of creative ideas. Playing also brings about bonding between the child and others. It is one of the essential aspects in the development of a child. Playing brings about interaction among the players. It also lets the child try out other things and situations and provides moral development to the child.

Playing is one of the essential elements in the development of a child. It represents the child’s well being and is important elements that helps a child become a healthy, happy and strong adult.