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40 Reasons Why Play is Crucial for Brain Development

1 . 5 . " Play is our brain's favorite way of learning . " ~ Diane Ackerman 9 . A 2014 study found that 6 - year - old children who engaged in free play developed stronger executive functioning abilities , providing them the self - control to plan and achieve goals . 13 . Play is deemed so essential for healthy child development that it is considered a human right for every child by the United Nations . 17 . " Play naturally cultivates their enjoyment , motivation , and agency ; while the inclusion of guidance by a supportive adult extends the scope for learning beyond what the child might achieve on their own . " Society for Research on Child Development 21 . 40 reasons why PLAY is crucial for brain development the entire neocortex , and of the 1,200 genes measured , about one third of them significantly changed with only a half - hour of play . Rats in enriched environments had thicker cerebral cortices . Play and exploration also triggered the secretion of BDNF , a substance essential for the growth of brain cells . 25 . Spo Chronic stress has been found to be toxic and detrimental for growing brains - play , especially outdoor play , is backed by science as a stress reliever and a healthy way to work through troubling emotions . #j 29 . " Play is not frivolous ; it is brain building . Play has been shown to have both direct and indirect effects on brain structure and functioning . " ~ American Academy of Pediatrics 33 . Research by doctors at Yale University found that make - believe games are the " forerunners of the important capacity for forms of self - regulation including reduced aggression , delay of gratification , civility , and empathy . " 37 . A study of young rats Exercise and movement discovered that play activated are powerful brain foods . Blood vessels expand during physical activity , speeding up the delivery of oxygen , water , and glucose , which boosts brain power and learning retention . ♡ on Research by the Seattle Children's Research Institute found that children who played with blocks showed greater brain engagement than when watching educational DVDs . " Play is about from serious learning . But for children , play is serious learning . Play cand bordo S 2 . is really the work of childhood . " ~ Fred Rogers $ 9 " For very young children , all important learning takes place within the context of play . Play is exploration . Play is trying things . Play is trying to kind of figure out when you do one thing , something else happens . " ~ Dr. Jack Shonkoff , Harvard University 6 . Fi " Children need play . They NEED play to develop well . It's not a luxury , it's not something that we should regard as recess or a break from learning . It IS learning . " ~ Dr. Peter Gray 10 . " As we await new discoveries from brain science , one finding is already clear : Play is a wonderful metaphor for active , engaged , meaningful , and socially interactive learning . " ~ National Association for the Education of Young Children 14 . " Play stimulates the parts of the brain involved in both careful , logical reasoning and carefree , unbound exploration . " ~ Greg McKeow 18 . 22 . 26 . " Executive function and brain health underlie academic performance . Basic cognitive functions related to attention and memory facilitate learning , and these functions are enhanced by physical activity and higher aerobic fitness . " ~ National Library of Medicine 30 . Finland is esteemed for the academic success of its students . Children enjoy around an hour of daily recess , as well as unstructured play breaks between each class . often talked A long - term study found as if it were a relief that more complex play with LEGOs in preschool children correlated with higher mathematics achievement in high school , even after controlling for a child's IQ . 34 . Further evidence found that very young children who engaged in regular block play developed stronger language skills . The study lasted for six months . 38 . Sources : National Association for the Education of Young Children ( naeyc.org ) University of Georgia ( extension.uga.edu ) College of Veterinary Medicine Children's Discovery Museum Prosocial foundations of children's ( pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( www.cdc.gov ) Society of Research on The Power Child Development ( srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com ) of Play : A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children ( American Academy of Pediatrics ) The neuroscience of learning play - the LEGO through of at Washington San Jose ( www.cdm.org ) academic achievement - National Library of Medicine State University ( vetmed.wsu.edu ) " The experience of play changes the connections of neurons at the front of your brain . Without play experiences , those neurons aren't changed . " ~ Dr. Sergio Pellis , professor of neuroscience " At real play , children are in A study discovered that charge , instinctively making play can stimulate the hundreds of decisions as they assess and determine the levels of risk they want to take , physically , emotionally and socially : mastering , day by day , an increasing repertoire of skills , adding to their bank of experience . " fight - or - flight response in a safe and healthy way ( without triggering cortisol ) , allowing children to practice handling danger and stress . ~ Adrian Voce 7 . In 2018 , the American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report that advised doctors to write prescriptions for play to reduce stress , promote social skills , and fuel cognitive growth . 11 . Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports that active students are better learners and recess increases physical activity and improves educational outcomes . 15 . t " Children are natural scientists - they come into the world ready to experiment and learn through play . And they use what they discover to not only adapt the structure of their brains but also strengthen the skills they need to continue being engaged , flexible learners for their whole lives . " ~ The LEGO Foundation 19 . A 2016 study found that regular short , unstructured play breaks helped children focus and be more productive and less stressed in school . 23 . 27 . 31 . Play is key for helping both people and animals become more adept socially . One study found that the best predictor for academic performance in eighth grade was a child's social skills in third grade . 35 . Do A 2016 study found that young boys who spent more time sitting and less time playing did not progress as quickly in math and reading . iii 1361 " Children learn through doing - play is how they explore the world , learn 39 . Foundation ( learningthroughplay.com ) to assess risk , try things out , and get to know themselves . " ~ Bethe Almeras The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Imagination states that pretend play boosts executive functioning skills . By exercising their imagination , kids learn to plan ahead , control their emotions , and expand their memory . 4 . " The experiences babies have during play help strengthen and expand networks of connections in their developing brains . " ~ Diane W. Bales , University of Georgia professor 8 . А пол " Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination , dexterity , and physical , cognitive , and emotional strength . Play is important to healthy brain development . " ~ American Academy of Pediatrics 12 . A recent study by the University of Cambridge analyzed decades of research on play - based learning and concluded that it can have a " greater positive effect " on math and spatial skills than more traditional approaches . 16 . The American Academy of Pediatrics described recess as a " necessary break in the day for optimizing a child's social , emotional , physical , and cognitive development . " 20 . LIVE " Play helps children navigate complex social situations now and into adulthood . The new circuits the brain builds from play help create social agility . " OLE ~ Cecilia Clark , Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 24 . In 2013 , the National Academy of Medicine published a major report supporting the benefits of physical activity to children's cognitive development and academic success . 28 . " The highest form of research is essentially play . " ~ N.V. Scarfe , education researcher 32 . Studies have found that playing with blocks may enhance cognitive 36 . flexibility , or the ability to quickly shift focus from one relevant stimulus to another . ↑ LEVEL UP 40 . Psychologist Edward Fisher analyzed 46 studies on the cognitive benefits of play and concluded that sociodramatic play ( when kids pretend together ) " results in improved performances in both cognitive - linguistic and social affective domains . " Brain scans found that playing with dolls activated the prefrontal brain regions of children , while solo tablet play did not . This suggests that doll play provides opportunities for the development of social emotional skills , such as empathy . Playground Equipment PlaygroundEquipment.com

40 Reasons Why Play is Crucial for Brain Development

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The power of play for child development is unparalleled – especially for growing brains! This infographic explores 40 science-backed reasons why play is so enriching for cognitive development and growth.

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