Children Creatively Play

I am Kainan Ducote,and I beileve it is important that children are able to get both imanagintive and creative play. Reasoning for saying this is because with creative play it helps them learn how to provide for them selfs. Another reason is like the passage says "They learn to lead ,follow,problem solve,and negotiate." It is very important to know how to get along with others all threw life. It is also very important to know how to negotiate if you ask me. With these reasons it also helps toughen them up.

There are people who think that creative play is better for children and there are people who think that organized activities are better. I don't exactly know if one is better than the other, but I think that organized activities are better. Creative play seems great but it doesn't seem like it improves the way children think as much as organized activities do. Organized activities gives children the knowledge on how to be more like an adult.

I agree with allowing children to "play creatively". Playing creatively could enhance children's social skills, along with critical thinking and problem soloving skills. Along with the statement made previously, children, to a certain extent would have freedom to choose activities based on their interests.

All of the things the children are learning carry over to outside play. Outside play is important as it gives children opportunities to engage in challenges, unrestricted all while pursuing a self-directed quest (Freeman, Decker & Decker, 2013). The overall outside space that was chosen is equipped with the appropriate equipment that contributes to their motor skills. This could include but not limited to learning how to go up and down the slide or pushing others on the swing.

Free-form play helps children learn their own interest and creativity. Using imagination is also important as a child, it gives them a freedom to learn to be their own person, and show their emotions. Pretend play also helps them understand the values and needs of others.

There are many different styles in wich childeren use their free time, such as playing duck, duck, goose, building club houses, and creating imaginary world's to rule as they please. Some parents utilize that free time to enroll thier kids in sports, music lessons or group activities. In todays age most children are involved in some sort of technology, that consumes most of thier free time. So by letting children play wether it be creatively or organized, that experience can be a stepping stone to a bright and healthy future.

Should we fill children's day with stuctured activity, or should we allow children time for creative play? Children learn many things while playing. I believe by children using their amaginations develop critical thinking, social skills, and problem-solving skills.

I have picked up many useful strategies and both skills and knowledge which help me in better serving families that I work with. I gain the knowledge which gives me the confidence and ability to communicate with families about the importance of play. Play is an innate need for all children. However, the beliefs and participation in play may be different in cultures and communities. Activities that children involve and participate in will define who they are as adults. This has deepened my understanding of the effects that environments have on children.

All though I know the importance of structured activites in my children's lives, I find it equally important to allow them time for themselves. I've found that creative play time is vital to

Play play’s an important role on our lives starting as early as our childhood. To mention, our childhood play times leads us to our present play interest. To be more specific, our childhood attractions influences our current interest and even the way we currently do things. As an exemplary, Alex used to play cars with his grandpa out in the backyard in a dirt box. When Alex begin to explore his interested he recognized his had a passion for cars. During high school he joined an academic where they taught mechanics which led him to attend a local technical college. Alex has now graduated with a diploma from technical college and now has his own mechanical shop. As Dr. White states “… Play is just as pivotal for adults as it is for

Play is a very important aspect in the development of human health and happiness (Schaefer, 1993). The following are some of the ways in which play can be beneficial, as described by play theorists. Play alleviates feelings of stress and helps us positively connect to others (Landreth, 2002). Play also stimulates the exploration of creative thinking and boosts our ego while working to regulate our emotions (Landreth, 2002). Furthermore, play gives us the opportunity to practice the skills and roles needed for survival. “Learning and development are best fostered through play” (Russ, 2004).

These two articles are talking about the importance of creative play and organized activities for children. According to the sencond article, the expert Janet Collines believes that organized activities can help children develop healthy attitudes toward themselves now and when they grow up; I believe that children would benefit a lot from organized activities such as helping them grow into responsible adults, and developing a strong sense of identity and pride.

There is much controversy about what type of play is more important in a child's life. Some believe creative free-play is more important and others argue it is more important for children to participate in organized activities. Experts provide excellent reasoning on both subjects. As a mother, I think it's imporant to have a good balance of both free-play and organized activities.

Creative play in ower youth helps them to learn how to express themselves, they can learn independance and how to solve problems. Creative play does not teach following rule and understanding the importance of it.

The resource that I have chosen to encourage children’s creative play is called Fun Town Kids. It is an app that can be played on an iPhone or iPad. The game consist of people walking along a street, the child can click on the person and take them into the shops. The first shop has a flower and the student is to water the flower, and give it sunlight by opening the window. The child is able to choose different flowers. The next shop the person on the street can go into is a puzzle shop. The puzzle is of the world, and the child can drag the puzzle pieces into the correct places. In this game, there is also a phone box where the child can drag numbers and place them where the numbers go on a telephone. The next shop is a hamburger shop, and