“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” – Neil Gaiman (This captures the satisfying feeling of bringing an imaginative idea to life through crafting).
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso (This reminds us of the innate creativity in children, often expressed through art and craft).
Why Playing and spending time together is beneficial for Children.
- Develops Social Skills: Playing with peers teaches children essential skills like sharing, taking turns, cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Enhances Communication: Children learn to express their ideas, listen to others, and understand both verbal and non-verbal cues.
- Emotional Development: Through play, children learn to manage their emotions, understand the feelings of others (empathy), and build healthy relationships.
- Cognitive Growth: Collaborative play encourages problem-solving, creativity, imagination, and the development of new ideas.
- Physical Activity: Many group games involve movement, which helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and stay active.
- Builds Friendships and a Sense of Belonging: Playing together helps children form bonds, feel connected, and learn the value of friendship.
- Learning Social Norms and Rules: Group play often involves rules, teaching children about fairness, taking turns, and respecting agreed-upon guidelines.