Benefits of Play
Play allows children to experiment and simulate emotional consequences,
which brings about resolution outside of play. - Erikson
Children work out real-life consequences, work through negative feelings, and enjoy idealized endings. - Piaget
Play allows children to become masters of their lives. - Gottman
The orbital frontal cortex grows with play, promoting growth and development in social areas. - Pellis & Pellis
Play fighting leads to the development of social competence. - Pellis & Pellis
which brings about resolution outside of play. - Erikson
Children work out real-life consequences, work through negative feelings, and enjoy idealized endings. - Piaget
Play allows children to become masters of their lives. - Gottman
The orbital frontal cortex grows with play, promoting growth and development in social areas. - Pellis & Pellis
Play fighting leads to the development of social competence. - Pellis & Pellis