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The Effective of Block Play and Pretend Play in Early Childhood Development
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Abstract
Cognitive, social, as well as affective development are significantly influenced by early childhood development. This study investigates how block play and pretend play independently or jointly influence the development of young children. The positive effects of block play and pretend play on early childhood development include language and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, social skills, and emotional regulation. In addition, research indicates that children who engage in block play later demonstrate superior academic achievement. It has been discovered that playing with blocks improves spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Children gain a deeper comprehension of fundamental concepts, such as shape, size, and measurement, through block play. In this paper, the author discussed that block play and pretend play should be emphasised in the toddler years so as to promote the development of young children. This paper provides parents, educators, and policymakers with insights for fostering children’s cognition, sociability, and emotion through play-based learning environments.
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block play, pretend play, early childhood development, cognitive skills, social skills
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Lyu,J. (2023). The Effective of Block Play and Pretend Play in Early Childhood Development. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,16,155-160.
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