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Emotional Benefits of Play
Give your child an emotional vocabulary. Play guess-the-feeling. Take
it in turns to mime or draw people in emotional situations and – guess
what the person is feeling. Once he gets the hang of it you can extend
the game to just about anywhere. During sibling disputes, in the
supermarket, on the road. Simply watching situations and thinking about
how the person might be feeling.
Research has shown that through such play and experiential activities
children learn a lot about their emotions.
They can learn to express feelings, develop empathy and cope with
difficult situations. Play also helps a child deal with her emotions and
to regain a sense of control.
Engage in playful activities with your children and get to understand
them better.
Source: Kidsbasics samplecard. from Understanding Children by Richard
Saul Wurman and Civitas, ©2002.
Tip: Barbara King, Parent Support Centre |
