Dr., a child development expert from Middlesex University in England and the author of books on education. Jacqueline Harding said active play in early childhood is as important as learning. Thanks to games, the child’s brain forms new neural connections that affect future intellectual abilities. In this respect reports MedicalXpress.
The child development expert explained that outdoor games improve coordination and balance, which helps form neural connections in the child’s brain. These connections are established before the age of six. Also during the game, children gain new sensory experiences and make mini-investigations about themselves and the world around them – such an activity can be considered learning. If a child is prone to active play, restricting it may deprive him of vital learning experiences and future growth opportunities.
The doctor also noted that parents need to understand the developmental impact of games and integrate them into children’s daily lives. Play activities that include learning elements can serve as a tool for the child’s early development.
Previously pediatricians in the name Ideal physical activity for children.