S.N.A.P. (SPECIAL NEEDS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND) LTD’s Post

Play. It’s more than just fun and games—it's the foundation of cognitive and socio-emotional development. Through play, children explore their creativity, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It’s how they understand the world and their place in it. As Fred Rogers wisely said, "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." Let’s encourage and create opportunities for all children to engage in meaningful play, helping them to grow into well-rounded, resilient individuals. #LearningThroughPlay #ChildDevelopment #PlayIsWork 🧩🌈🛝

The Importance of Play cannot be Overemphasized. Fostering Independence and Decision-Making: When children are given the freedom to engage in open-ended play, they learn to make choices, set goals, and take ownership of their activities. This autonomy nurtures a sense of independence and self-confidence, equipping them with essential life skills for the challenges of the 21st century. Unplugging from Technology: Playtime offers a precious opportunity for children to disconnect from screens and engage with the physical world. As they immerse themselves in imaginative play, they develop a healthier relationship with technology and gain a deeper appreciation for the sensory experiences of the real world. In conclusion, the sight of children reveling in play during the church sport hangout underscores the timeless significance of play in shaping the 21st century child. Through activities like building castles with disposable cups and exploring the tactile wonders of sand, children reap a multitude of benefits that foster creativity, social skills, physical development, emotional well-being, cognitive growth, independence, and a balanced approach to technology. It was good to watch them play. Seems to me that some of them barely such opportunities. As caregivers, educators, and communities, it is our shared responsibility to champion and prioritize play as a cornerstone of a well-rounded and thriving childhood in the modern era. #playintheearlyyears #teacherwithadifference #teacherondivineassignment #ChristianEducator #earlyyearsfreak #earlyyearsmatterswithmissBlessing #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearslearning #fosteringpositiveteacher-pupilrelationship

As a parent, I understand the transformative impact of play on a child's development. From sparking creativity to fostering #socialskills and #problemsolving abilities, play is more than just fun—it's fundamental to their growth. It gives #children many opportunities to think and solve problems. Through #play, children learn how to take turns, cooperate, and resolve conflicts. What social skills have you noticed your child develop through play? Let's celebrate the #learning moments!

For all of human history children have spent the vast majority of their time in play, a large part of it in physical play. If it didn't happen in school, it happened after school. But there is a void in after-school play time today. It is creating a developmental gap that can only be filled by giving children ample time to play in school. Need ideas? This is what we do. We are experts in play. Specifically big-body, physical play, designed to help children wire their brains to attend, learn, and succeed. #movemorelearnmore #itstartswithplay #powerofplay #mentalhealth #SEL #professionaldevelopment #experts #playmatters #movementpowerslearning #strongbodiesstrongbrains

Came across this and thought of children's risky play ideas such as war/weapon play and other "violent" play themes that commonly occur in early childhood. We all have different tolerances for this type of play, likely due to a mix of adult impressions about this kind of play, news about senseless acts of violence in schools, hurtful actions or words that can arise from this play, and our own comfort level at facilitating this play. I remind myself that for young children, the goal of this type of play is actually CONNECTION. Children find camaraderie when they form an alliance with peers and can work towards a shared goal. They gain confidence when aligned with a group. They feel empowered when they try on powerful roles within the safety of a group. For example, children will gladly be "bad guys" together rather than being the sole bad guy. It's less about playing bad guys and more about being together and having fun. What if instead of banning this type of play (which doesn't work because children just resort to being sneaky) we are available to support the children in setting agreements and problem solving along the way? I know this isn't an easy topic. I find myself vacillating still along the continuum of what to allow. How do you feel about this kind of play? #riskyplay #dramaticplay #earlychildhoodeducation #ECE #childdevelopment #teacherdevelopment #socialemotionallearning #SEL #connection

Join parent mentors along with other parents and family members to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. Facilitated by mentors from the ASK Each Other Mentor Network, the ASK Each Other Support group is a place for parents to come alongside each other to share their lived experiences and collaborate. You are an expert on your child! Bring your resources, questions, and possible solutions to share with the group. https://lnkd.in/gXVqcQKv Any professionals who are not family members of a person with a disability are encouraged to join with an attitude of respectful listening and learning as the parent experts share their opinions and solutions.

I have heard many times over the years that play is FUN. It is, and....The part of play that appeals to me most is that it provides a space for authenticity, for all the parts of ourselves to show up, for a full range of emotions to co-exist. Life is messy, play is messy. When we can show up with our whole selves then we will thrive and have fun amidst some tears and scraped knees. Last week I worked with a group of youth counsellors who were working with a child who was experiencing a "meltdown". They navigated the situation well, and being a part of the debrief of the situation reminded me that we can often, as educators and playmakers, get caught up in the behaviours and actions, we can fixate on what we want to happen instead of being present for what is actually happening in front of us. It got me thinking about how we're supporting feelings and behaviours in outdoor play and play-based learning. I believe it’s a constant practice of “being with” children, seeing all of them including what’s invisible and bubbling just under the surface. Here are some resources that have helped me greatly, including learning about nervous system responses, and most importantly Dr. Bruce Perry’s “The Three R’s”, reminding us that our job in working with a child experiencing a “meltdown” is to first help them REGULATE their nervous system and emotions, then to RELATE and connect, and finally to REASON, learn and move on with dignity and care. For a longer view of these slides join us on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dhZUEt4Q Instagram playful.mindset What’s helping you understand and work with feelings and behaviours with children?! #summercamp #outdoorplay #adversechildhoodexperiences #traumainformed #compassion #childcentredlearning #education #playbasedlearning

What is Play? When you think of play, what comes to mind? For adults, it might be organized sports or a hobby. For older children, it can be a world of make believe. For toddlers and infants, it can be delighted rolling back and forth on the floor, banging objects together, pouring water, or just running around in circles. Play is different for everyone. For example, to some, a room full of infants and toddlers is a really playful place, whereas for others, it can be pretty scary! Play, put very simply, is an activity that is fun and engaging for the player. Through play children can: 1) support healthy brain development 2) engage in and interact with their environment 3)safely explore their fears and practice adult roles 4) build relationships with their peers and caregivers In every culture, all over the world, children play...It's time to Play, Learn and Celebrate the Ten Commandments with your children. #Squeezetencommandments #lovethetenandlivethepromise

Today's collaboration topic was given by Vasantha   garu(BT) TODAY COLLABORATION TOPIC:Types of play in child development: They are : • Unoccupied play (Birth – 3 Months): When baby is making movements with their arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. They are learning about and discovering how their body moves. • Solitary play (3 Months – 2 Years): When a child plays alone and are not interested in playing with others quite yet. • Onlooker Play (2 Years of Age): When a child watches and observes other children playing but will not play with them. When a child plays alongside or near to others but does not play with them. • Parallel Play (2 +Years): When a child watches and observes other children playing but will not play with them. When a child plays alongside or near to others but does not play with them. • Associate Play (3-4 years): When a child starts to interact with others during play, but there is not much cooperation required. For example, kids playing on the playground but doing different things. • Cooperative Play (4+ Years): When a child plays with others and has interest in both the activity and other children involved in playing. #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork

I have heard many times over the years that play is FUN. I disagree. The part of play that appeals to me most is that it provides a space for authenticity, for all the parts of ourselves to show up, for a full range of emotions to co-exist. For children, play can be transactional or it can be a meaningful and purposeful experience where literally and metaphorically they can dig into the dirt called life and leave mud on their hands and face in the process. And there it is...life is messy, play is messy, but when we can show up with our whole selves then we will thrive and have fun amidst some tears and scraped knees. Last week I worked with a group of youth counsellors who were working with children experiencing a "meltdown" of sorts. It got me thinking about how we're supporting feelings and behaviours in outdoor play and play-based learning. I believe it’s a constant practice of “being with” children, seeing all of them including what’s invisible and bubbling just under the surface. Here are some resources that have helped me greatly, including learning about nervous system responses, the escalation cycle (aka the meltdown), and most importantly Dr. Bruce Perry’s “The Three R’s”, reminding us that our job in working with a child experiencing a “meltdown” is to first help them REGULATE their nervous system and emotions, then to RELATE and connect, and finally to REASON, learn and move on with dignity and care. For a longer view of these slides join us on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dhZUEt4Q Instagram playful.mindset What’s helping you understand and work with feelings and behaviours with children?! #summercamp #outdoorplay #adversechildhoodexperiences #traumainformed #compassion #childcentredlearning #education #playbasedlearning