SLC | S22W1 : Learning Through Play"

Learning through play is a very wonderful and the most interesting and fun way to help children learn new things. When kids play, they are happy and excited, which will makes it easier for them to learn. Play helps children use their imagination or let me just say they imagine things, solve problems, and work with others. It makes learning fun and helps kids remember what they learn easily. In this topic, we will go into the effectiveness of learning through play, I'll create some fun games, and share my experiences.

Yes, learning through play is very effective! Here’s why I said so:

• Engagement: When children play, they are fully engaged activities. They are curious and eager to explore and Know more. This engagement makes it easier for them to admit or receive new information easily.

• Imagination: Play allows children to use their imagination in action. When they imagine things on their brains that will help them to create stories, and imagination too can make them to pretend to be different characters, and explore new ideas. This helps them develop creativity and critical thinking skills.

• Problem-Solving: Many games involve solving problems. Whether it’s figuring out how to build a house carton or finding a hidden object, playing puzzles etc, children learn to think critically and solve this problems.

• Social Skills: Playing with others teaches children important social skills. They learn to share, take turns, and work together as friends or team. These skills are important and good for their overall development.

• Memory: When children learn through play, they are more likely to remember what they have learned. The fun and excitement of play make the learning experience memorable to them.

Now I'm about to create two games without tools and one games with tools. This games Am about to create will help in mathematics.

Games Without Tools:

1 "five five"

Two or more players can play.Each player as to choose a certain number ranging from 1 to 10. All the players have to swing Thier hands while counting from one and stop when reached ten. There will be a collection of all the fingers that stop to know the number. And if the available finger's number is the same as the number choose by any of the players that's one point for him or her. That's how the games Is played and the first to have up to 5 points is the winner.

2 Tenten

Tools Needed:

• None, just space to play.

How to Play:

1. Players: At least two players.

2. Setup: Players stand facing each other.

3. Gameplay:

   • One player leads by clapping and moving their legs to a rhythm.
   • The other player mirrors the movements.
   • The goal is to match the leader’s movements exactly.
   • They Players will take turns being the leader.

4. Winning: There is no winner in this particular game but it is all about having fun and staying active while learning.

Why It's Good for Learning:

• Rhythm and Coordination: Kids learn to move in rhythm,takes action when necessary, calculate Thier next move in brain. and improve their coordination skill.

• Observation Skills: They practice watching and mimicking movements.

• Social Interaction: They learn to take turns and work together.

Games With Tools:

1 "Suwe" (Hopscotch)

What needed and Tools: An empty space, charcoal or chalk and a flat size of small stone.

How to Play:

1. Players: You need at least two players. But if for learning one or more students can play. But in this game I'll use my little brother as the student for example.

2. Setup: Draw a hopscotch grid on the ground with charcoal or chalk. The grid usually has ten numbered squares.

3. Gameplay:

• Players take turns throwing a small stone onto the numbered squares from number one up and down to number 10.
• The player hops through the squares on one foot, skipping the square with the stone.
• When they reach the end, they turn around and hop back, picking up the stone on the way.
• If a player steps on a line or loses balance, their turn ends.

4.Winning: The game continues until a player completes the entire grid without any mistakes.

2 Nsa Isong game:

Tools: A board plank that has 12 holes one side is 6 and the other 6. And little stone or beads up to 48 pieces.

How to play

Two players needed:-The first player starts by taking all the seeds from one of the Holes in side A which he chooses. Then he will begin sharing one beads in each boxes while moving them in counterclockwise mode.
The opponent then does the same, starting from the B side too.
If the seed movement ends in a hole with four seeds on the opponent's side, the player captures those seeds. As a points. When there's no more seeds left on the board that's when the game comes to and end then the winner will be the one with more seeds.

Why those two games are Good for Learning:

• Physical Activity: Kids get to move around with thier legs and hands , which is great for their health.

• Coordination: They games improve their balance and coordination.

• Counting: They practice counting the numbers on the grid and on the holes,which will develop them with fast knowledge of counting and calculating.

The photos and videos I'm about to share are from the games I have made mentioned whiii created at home for learning mathematics for little children. And I have use my siblings and myself to create this pictures and videos.

1 Five Five