The Power of Cooperative Play

Child centered cooperative play can facilitate instilling character education.

Feature

Providing an opportunity to play

Benefit

Physical Development

• Helps develop eye movements
• Helps posture, balance and muscle tone
• Helps develop the ability to co-ordinate and use both sides of their body
• Helps concentration and ability to focus on tasks

  Cognitive Development

  Play prepares the brain for cognitive performance in areas such as language, art, math, and science.

  Outdoor Play for All Children: Children with Disabilities on Playgrounds Children’s Institute for Learning & Development (CHILD)

  Social Development

• Acquires confidence
• Provides opportunities for problem solving
• Provides an arena for conflict resolution skills
• Improves communication skills
• Develops Leadership skills

Benefit of the Benefit

Helping to produce healthier, happier children of character who are contributing members of society.

For more information, please contact CECR.