ADVENTUROUS PLAY

PLAY is how children learn. Recently our teachers' had a training day about the concept of ADVENTUROUS PLAY and it's importance for children's development. You may ask...

What is Adventurous Play? It includes...

• Risk taking

• Trying new things

• Messy play/art

• Sensory play (water, sand, etc.)

• Heavy lifting/pushing

• Spinning, hugging, squeezing, rocking, being upside down, balancing

• Using tools

• Heights

• Speed

• Rough & tumble / Wrestling/ “Big body play”

• Playing alone

Children need to spend time upside down to develop their vestibular system which helps with balance. The staff gave it a try at our training day!

What are some benefits of Adventurous Play?

• Problem solving skills

• Self confidence

• Self control

• Resilience

• Knowing one's limits - less likely to get hurt

• Persistence

• Being a good reader

• Improved focus

• Prepares one to learn how to drive

• Physical strength

• Sense of balance

• Having a growth mindset… the power of “yet”. I can’t do it YET, but I will!

• Social development - teamwork, relationships

We'll be providing a few opportunities for parents to talk about and for children and families experience ADVENTUROUS PLAY over the next few weeks and months at our Parent Connect groups and Family Fun Night.