The importance of play for kids - why a joyful nanny is important
Nannies and sitters have many responsibilities but one of them which is a given is playing with the kids. Playtime is more than just a way to keep children entertained or occupied. Playing is more than a pastime; it is a crucial factor in child development and growth. Most professionals make thorough and well-thought-out choices about playtime to bring the best impact on child growth.
How Does Playtime Benefit Children?
Playtime contributes to the growth and development of children’s brains. Playing is an instrument that helps their brain develop the skills required to elevate their success in school and other areas of life.
What Kind of Skills Does Playing Develop?
Memory
It says playing enhances short and long-term memory when children play with toys or games repeatedly. For instance when they recall rules or strategies from previous playing sessions or participate in games that require them to keep certain elements or details in mind to win.
Visual enhancement
When playing children take their environments and space into perspective. This enhances their understanding of their surroundings and develops their sense of direction. This also helps them learn how to avoid bumping into things and much more.
Language
Kids usually are very quick to pick up things. When children are playing there are many opportunities for them to come across new words that help grow their vocabulary. An adult or nanny can help them further by guiding them and providing input. Here kids learn the meaning of the new words and learn how to pronounce and use them in everyday life.
Social And Communication Skills
When children play they interact with other kids and people which helps them develop an understanding of how to interpret the tone of different voices and analyze facial expressions. This helps them learn appropriate interaction. Spending time and playing with their peers also helps kids learn how to negotiate and builds empathy.
Attention Span
Some types of plays encourage keeping attention fixated on a particular subject, activities, or objects. This enhances their ability to avoid distraction and stay concentrated when required.
Motor Skills
Physical activities always involve some sort of movement. During such activities, kids learn to manipulate objects and how to navigate their hands, which in turn enhances their hand-eye coordination and increases their agility, reflexes, and strength.
How A Caregiver Can Help Kids With Playtime
Nannies or sitters spend a considerably large amount of time with the kids they care for. Nannies or sitters who are jolly and fun can interact better with kids and promote bonding and help kids build relationships. With a joyful nanny, kids are more likely to learn and be more interested in what she has to offer. Nannies or sitters who are playful also have fun when they spend time and play with kids, which makes their relationship with the children they are caring for more genuine.
To Conclude
There are many ways to promote and introduce different types of play into children’s lives. It is very important to introduce and promote playing to children in early childhood. Nanny and sitters should always encourage play as a form of growth and development for children. We at Peekaboo Nannies believe it is essential for kids to have interesting and enticing playtimes. Go through our wide range of nannies to find the perfect one for you.
