Active Play in the Early Years
Active Play in the Early Years
Active Play is physical activity with random outbursts of high energy. This type of play is evident in Early Learners as they get bursts of energy that last for a period of time and then they are tired. They do not have the stamina and strength of an adult. As they get older and learn more skills the active play will increase as they are growing stronger. Active Play is really important in the Early Years as it is vital for their development. Children that do not have strong stimulus in their lives may suffer intellectually and socially.
Active Play in the Early Years varies between ages. It is essential for all children. The National Physical Activity Recommendations state that toddlers (1-3 years) and Early Learners/Pre Schoolers (3-5 years) should be physically active every day for at least three hours which would be spread throughout the entire day. This sounds like a lot but they have masses of energy that come and go throughout the day. Active Play is very important for a child’s health, development and growth. Physical activity has many benefits for children. These include muscular, bone and heart strength, social skills, developing movement and co-ordination, PILES will be developed on and the child’s wellbeing and self-esteem will be developed. It is essential that the child care setting recognises the physical strengths of each child. The activities need to be simple and positive along with age friendly. Some children love competitive sports but there are plenty of games and activities that cater for a child with different active play interests. Repetition is needed as it will take an early learner longer to learn a game or activity as these skills are only being developed and they take time and children need to recognise the play activities that they like and are interested in.
Another important factor in Active Play is the environment. This needs to be aesthetic and prepared for the early learners. The area needs to
Active Play is physical activity with random outbursts of high energy. This type of play is evident in Early Learners as they get bursts of energy that last for a period of time and then they are tired. They do not have the stamina and strength of an adult. As they get older and learn more skills the active play will increase as they are growing stronger. Active Play is really important in the Early Years as it is vital for their development. Children that do not have strong stimulus in their lives may suffer intellectually and socially.
Active Play in the Early Years varies between ages. It is essential for all children. The National Physical Activity Recommendations state that toddlers (1-3 years) and Early Learners/Pre Schoolers (3-5 years) should be physically active every day for at least three hours which would be spread throughout the entire day. This sounds like a lot but they have masses of energy that come and go throughout the day. Active Play is very important for a child’s health, development and growth. Physical activity has many benefits for children. These include muscular, bone and heart strength, social skills, developing movement and co-ordination, PILES will be developed on and the child’s wellbeing and self-esteem will be developed. It is essential that the child care setting recognises the physical strengths of each child. The activities need to be simple and positive along with age friendly. Some children love competitive sports but there are plenty of games and activities that cater for a child with different active play interests. Repetition is needed as it will take an early learner longer to learn a game or activity as these skills are only being developed and they take time and children need to recognise the play activities that they like and are interested in.
Another important factor in Active Play is the environment. This needs to be aesthetic and prepared for the early learners. The area needs to