Answer to Question #124435 in English for Peggy

Question

Children's learning is best supported through a play-based, informal approach towards teaching and learning that promotes the holistic development of children. Play as a pedagogy is regarded as one of the effective methods of developing the child holistically. Briefly discuss and give practical examples of how you would apply a play-based, informal approach to develop your learners in the following areas:
a) Physically
b) emotionally
c) socially
d) mentally

Answer 1

a) Through play, children build muscle mass and coordination, explore different tactile experiences, and get a healthy amount of exercise.Play increases physical activity when compared to passive forms of entertainment like watching TV. Children build muscle mass and coordination as they jump, climb, swing, run, and move during play.

B) social-emotional learning helps children to acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

C) Mental development is a child’s growing ability to use their intellect to process information. It includes problem-solving, language learning, and the interpretation of sensations.

also engages a child’s mind and helps them hone early literacy and language skills, sensation and perception, and even basic science and math