Title: The Impact Of Play On Cognitive Development Of Children
Authors: DORO, TIMI and EBIYEFA, NAPOLEON
Volume: 9
Issue: 8
Pages: 145-151
Publication Date: 2025/08/28
Abstract:
Play is a vital component of healthy development in children, enhancing cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Additionally, play provides an excellent opportunity for parents to foster meaningful connections with their children. However, despite these benefits, free playtime has significantly decreased for some children due to factors such as busy lifestyles, shifting family dynamics, and a growing emphasis on academic and enrichment activities over recess and child-centered play. This paper explores these factors and provides comprehensive guidelines on the important of play, types of play, historical and cultural perspectives, current trends, cognitive development, theoretical frameworks, and implications, ultimately offering recommendations to promote and preserve play as an essential aspect of childhood development.