Lesson 1: Play-Based learning
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Definition
The play is a range of voluntary, intrinsically motivated activities normally associated with recreational pleasure and enjoyment. It is a spontaneous and active process in which thinking, feeling and doing can be shown. It is a highly creative process, using body and mind.
The play is essential to the development of cognitive, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of children (optimal and holistic development of a child) because it is drawn from children’s natural desires. Internationally recognized as a fundamental right, Play is a right for all (childhood, infancy, and adolescence).
In and out of school, the play gives children opportunities to manipulate materials, count, measure, add, explore new avenues without risks, understand the world around them, express themselves freely, make connections to personal experience, enhance their literacy skills, develop social skills. When play is used purposefully, learning occurs. Play provides the most natural and meaningful process of learning to a child.
Play in a learning session is purposeful
and targets learning outcomes.