Play is defined as ' to occupy oneself in ( a sport or diversion); amuse oneself in (a game) '. Play is said to be an innate drive in children as they have always played throughout time. Researchers believe that children are born ready to play and explore the world around them. This is said to be the case because children have played throughout time without the help of an adult and this play could go on for hours without any adult help. Play has not always been seen as innate though, in some times play was seen as a waste of time and children would be punished for play. However now in the 21st century play is an important part in the early year’s curriculum, as it has been proven to help with a child 's development. Play is enjoyable …show more content…
As well as this it helps them to learn about the different textures and properties of objects in which they come across, which they will then remember for future preferences. The properties of an object is also learn through play, an example of this would be a child trying to build something out of wet sand, in which they would learn can be very difficult, they will also learn about the size and shape of the object they are playing with at that time. On top of this due to play a child also learns how to solve problems and to think about things in their own …show more content…
Play is a very pleasurable thing for children as it gives them a sense if achievement in what they are doing. A child can also by using play explore emotions in which they may have seen an adult in their life experience, which can therefore help them to understand the way in which this person was feeling. Play is key in social development, as when the child is young this is their main way of interacting with other children and learning from each other. On top of this children also learn how to take turns with the other children they are playing with and also how to play within a group of children while understanding if any of them need help or support. Also the children can explore different role in social play as they work in groups to take turns in being different