New Delhi: We can’t say that International Day of Play is celebrated every year, for 2024 is seeing the first observance of this day on June 11. Well, just to clear the confusion (if you have any), play here means the playful activities of children and not theatre. But why is this day being celebrated for the first time in India? In this article, we will learn about the importance of celebrating this day for the first time.
International Day of Play: The significance of this day
The International Day of Play is being celebrated for the first time this year to promote, prioritize and preserve playing so everyone especially children can live life to the fullest. Playful activities are something which is done by almost everyone in this world irrespective of age, socio-economic and cultural differences. Playing increases fitness, creativity, and resilience and it helps children to form new relationships, overcome trauma, solve problems and improve their thought processes, leading to the overall cognitive and physical development they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
If a child does not play, then it hampers his or her development and well-being. When it comes to education, learning based on playful activities has been identified as a potent way to engage students actively in the learning process. It makes the process of learning relevant and more fun and increases motivation and memory power. Also, play is known to increase resilience, and tolerance, increase social harmony, and lead to unity and peace. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has made play a fundamental right of every child under Article 31. On the International Day of Play, we can create greater awareness about the need for children to play.
Also, play helps children develop a wide range of leadership skills, overcome social challenges and make sense of the world. It also helps the parents and other adults to improve their mental health. Child finds respite and safety in play when a humanitarian crisis affects their life. During war, conflict, and displacement, access, when children find themselves in a critical position, play soothes and comforts them. To encourage playful interactions between children and parents, governments and other stakeholders have to create an enabling environment.
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