I have been a teacher at The Oak Tree School for 20 years. Throughout this time, my professional practice has taught me that playful activities in the classroom for younger children are essential to boost their learning.
In my experience, I have observed that using this pedagogical tool fosters well-rounded development in children.
By integrating play into learning, abstract concepts are associated with fun, hands-on experiences, which makes it easier to retain and understand information, resulting in meaningful learning.
These activities stimulate not only the cognitive aspect, but also emotional, social and motor development. Children learn to solve problems, to express themselves and to work as a team in a safe environment.
Play awakens children's natural curiosity and motivates them to explore their surroundings, which favors active, autonomous learning.
Playful activities allow every child to learn at their own pace, building confidence and autonomy throughout the process of discovery.
Next, I would like to share an activity about numbers for students in Pre-First; a fundamental grade for developing mathematical-logical thinking.
It fosters number recognition and sequencing, while developing motor coordination and promoting active group participation.
zigzag. On the track, mark consecutive numbers with tape or chalk (for example,
2. Distribution: If cards are used, place them on the floor so that they form the
○When the signal is given (for example, a "Ready, go!" or a visual signal), each child starts the
●At the end of the race, the children gather to share their thoughts about the