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Creative Play: Encouraging Your Child To Explore The World Around Him
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Creative play is an essential means of encouraging your child to experiment and explore the world around him.
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It helps him to discover, through his senses, the properties of different materials.
Choosing Play Material And Equipment
| Age | Play Needs of Your Child | Indoor Equipment | Outdoor Equipment |
| 1–2 Years |
Your child is mobile and he’s gaining gross motor and fine manipulative skills. He needs plenty of opportunities to strengthen his muscles and develop co-ordination. |
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No outdoor equipment required at this stage |
| 2-3 Years | He is starting to notice and play with his mates. His language is increasing and much of his play is pretend play. Gaining confidence in physical movements and enjoys playing outside. |
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| 3-4 Years | He’s starting to co-operate with other children and enjoys playing together with them. Most of his play is pretend play... pieces of dough become cakes... tricycles become cars etc. He enjoys physical activities, gaining confidence in being able to use large equipment e.g. climbing frames. |
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| 4-6 Years | He is more interested in creating things... making a cake, drawing cards and planting seeds. He enjoys being with other children. |
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| 6-8 Years | He is confident and can play well with other children. He’s starting to have particular play friends and is able to share ideas about his play. |
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>> Click here to learn more about 50 creative development play activities you can do with your child.
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