The Role of Play-Based Learning in Pre-Primary Education: Benefits and Best Practices
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The process of learning devoid of fun and play is dull and boring, sucking out the joy from learning and making it a monotonous chore. Play, when looked at cursorily, means simply playing and having fun, when in fact it has a deep significance and importance in life, especially for children. As per the visionary psychologist D.W. Winnicott, “Play is significant for cognitive development and learning for a child”. The importance of play in children’s education has been further underlined by Hamphill: “Play is a spontaneous and voluntary activity; it enriches the child’s imagination, and as a result, they are able to explore many possibilities and strengthen their creativity”. Teachers around the world and at the Nursery school in Ahmedabad find it easier to teach when children collaborate in their learning process, and play-based learning is what earns their attention and collaboration. Let us take a look at the benefits and some of the best practices of play-based learning. ...