Playing peekaboo and make-believe are even more valuable than you might think
That makes you extra special. Whether you¡¯re hiding in a game of peekaboo or turning the living room into an imaginary pirate bay, you¡¯re building trust and closeness. And you¡¯re helping your child develop all kinds of skills that¡¯ll set them up to be healthy, happy grown-ups.
Don¡¯t let worrying about how to play with your children get in the way of, well, playing! You¡¯re probably doing lots of playful things already. But everyone runs out of inspiration sometimes. That's why we've gathered some of our favourite games. You can play them anywhere ¨C using things you find at home.
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Play unlocks essential skills
Our world never stops changing, so how do we prepare children to navigate it? We let them play. Children thrive on play. It¡¯s also perfect practice for tomorrow. Given the chance to think, negotiate, adapt to new rules and try again when things don¡¯t go to plan, children develop essential skills that¡¯ll last a lifetime.
Play boosts wellbeing for life
Better mental health. More resilience. A love of learning that lasts a lifetime. All ways that play boosts wellbeing from childhood.
Play is for everyone, everywhere
Play is how children learn naturally. That¡¯s what makes it so powerful, and why it¡¯s so important to make room for play.
