Parents should consider taking their children to play centres



Play centres are equal to nurseries as it is a serious business.A lack of play opportunities could decrease the development and learning in education. On the other hand, children are becoming more confident when collaborating with their peers and parents within different activities such as:

• circle time
• story time
• treasure basket play
• singing time
• nap time
• lunch time (learning how to wash dishes and prepare food)

In addition, these play centres across the United Kingdom are 100% free. Also children are able to develop on their self esteem, self concept and self image. children will also be capable of developing relationships with care givers, as they prepare one to one session for example. A child might have a fear of water, the teacher will help the child by perparing some water activities with ducks. This will help the child to contorl their fears as the teacher will be helping the child on a daily basis. This make's it more easy for the child to be left alone without any support from their parents.

Overall, we think play centres allow children to develop their emotional and social skills when they are playing with different materials and taking huge challenges that would benefit their holistic developments. This will then establish who and what they are as an individual person. Additionally, play for children isn't just about happiness. Every small piece of advice given to children will help them to grow and mature. Even with little kids, you as a parent will be able to see symbolism in their play because you would see the progression and the true meaning of play from their children's perspectives.

Play is not seen as an exercise but as an adventure. This is because play is about exploring, experimenting and learning new things. Play centres are important as children can socialise with the presence of a parent whereas nurseries have more specific activities based on the child's educational needs and parents do not usually stay in the nursery.

"Play is a process that is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. That is, children and young people determine and control the content and intent of their play, by following their own instincts, ideas and interests in their own way and for their own." (This quotation is from the BBC play work principle scrutiny group Cardiff 2005)