“Skills can be developed through play.”
One guess. Where is this quote from? It’s not from a playground company, sportswear company or even a community rec centre.
If you guessed BC’s revised curriculum you’d be correct!
It’s a critical pillar of the learning paradigm for primary students within our current BC Curriculum. Play is recognized as a critical mode of learning for developing key skills — things like problem solving, collaboration, listening, teamwork, empathy and understanding. These things are essential if we’re hoping to help build our children’s opportunities for success as they enter into an increasingly complex world of inter-relationships.
Playing = Learning
The importance of play in positive mental health can also not be overstated.
Let me explain …
School is a safe place — as educators we take enormous pride in creating spaces that are emotionally safe for everyone regardless of their story or history. For some of our students the stark reality is that we may be the ONLY place in their world where they feel the most connected to an adult. A place where some may form their only trusting, compassionate relationships with a caring adult.
The Power of Why 