The Role of Play and Creativity in Early Childhood Education
At KLA Schools, we believe play is not just a break from learning; it’s the primary way young children learn and make sense of their world.
Play and creative activities are fundamental to early childhood education, and they serve as primary vehicles for learning and development. Through play, children explore their environment, test ideas, solve problems, and develop critical thinking skills. It allows them to practice and master new physical, cognitive, and social skills in a friendly environment.
Creative activities like art, music, and dramatic play foster self-expression, imagination, and emotional development. These activities also support language development as children communicate their ideas and experiences.
Play-based learning helps children develop executive function skills like planning, organizing, and self-regulation. It also promotes social skills as children learn to cooperate, negotiate, and empathize with others. We design fun learning environments and experiences to support specific milestones while allowing for child-led exploration.