Games benefit children in many areas like those of cognitive, social, emotional and communication and language development too. Also it will capture children’s attention in learning. Take a look at the info-graphic below for an overview of why games are good for leaning.
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| Why Games are Good for Learning |
I like to play
treasure hunt, word games and many more with my niece and nephews. They really enjoyed
it. In the treasure hunt game, in order to rescue Pirate Jack from the tree, they
have to make four words using the letters on the coconuts. They can repeat this
game as many times as they wish. I am thinking of using these games for to play
with the children during my practicum period.
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| Constructing a tower using blocks |
While searching
the web I found this musical chair reading game for Miss Sporn's class. They invented musical chair in a new way. They
placed books on each of the chair and played the music. When the music stopped
children needed to stop, sit down and start reading! Then when the music
started again they walked around in a circle until the music stopped – then sit
down and start reading again. It seems
very interesting and lot of fun and something different to develop our reading
interests.
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| Lining for a game of hopscotch |
Don't
underestimate child's play. It may look like leisure time, but when children are playing house, fighting imaginary dragons or organising a
game of hopscotch, they're actually developing crucial life skills — and preparing their brains for the
challenges of adulthood.
