10 Reasons to believe in the power of play in childhood

Learning by playing. That is what children get through the practice of playful activities. The game is fundamental at any age, but especially in childhood since helps children to develop fundamental aspects for their day to day. Without being aware of it, children through play acquire many skills an

Learning by playing. That is what children get through the practice of playful activities. The game is fundamental at any age, but especially in childhood since helps children to develop fundamental aspects for their day to day.

Without being aware of it, children through play acquire many skills and abilities at all levels, both emotionally and cognitively as well as psychically and socially.

10 reasons why the game has powers over the child

1- On an emotional and affective level the game allows controlling anxiety, helps control aggression and also helps to learn conflict resolution techniques, which helps in cases of harassment or bullying.

2- Through the game help develop their mental structures fom, fostering creativity, imagination and abstract thinking.3- Games also

stimulate memory and attention in a fun way, almost unconsciously. 4- The game helps to be able to distinguish fantasy from reality asum, assuming different roles.

5- Through games children discover and experience new sensations. 6- They learn through playful activities to have a better representation of their body schema.7- The game helps them

build their self-confidence.

8- It becomes a very effective tool for socialization and

child communication .

9- Helps children learn rules of behavior and social interaction, and increases cooperative behaviors.

10- Facilitates the control of aggression and helps empathize with others by promoting acceptance of themselves and others.

Cristina González Hernando . Editor of Guiainfantil.com