As Albert Einstein once said, "Play is the highest form of research." We see this truth every day, especially during water play sessions. While it might look like simple fun, water play is one of the many ways children learn and grow. It offers endless opportunities for hands-on exploration, helping them to discover the world around them through splashing, pouring, and sliding.
Water play is more than just a refreshing activity on a warm day. It promotes crucial developmental skills in early years, including:
Motor Skills: Handling water, pouring, and scooping encourages fine motor development, strengthening hand-eye coordination.
Creativity: Children use their imaginations as they play with water, finding new ways to interact with this fluid, ever-changing resource.
Social Interaction: Playing together fosters communication and cooperation, as children share tools and space, learning to work together while having fun.
Each splash offers a moment for children to learn about cause and effect, build confidence, and develop problem-solving skills - all in a playful, pressure-free environment. 💦 Take a look at these throwback pictures from this summer...aren't they just a Gem?!
~ Jubilee Gems 💎
