In this course, ‘Child Psychology - the Importance of Play’, you learn about the importance of play and how it can affect childhood growth and development. We outline the history and characteristics of play in detail. The course delves into the development of cognitive theory and modern play theory and establishes their contribution to today’s psychological practice. We discuss different opinions and theories of famous philosophers about the childhood role of play.

We then classify various games by the age and characteristics of their players and examine the two basic types of play present in early childhood. Would you like to learn more about the impact that play has on the development of young children? We discuss this in detail and examine the role of play in physical and psychomotor development. The course examines the factors that influence play behaviour in preschoolers and young children. We also identify the role that family and siblings play in defining children's play behaviour, including teaching them different forms of play in early childhood. We will also explore the process of planning exciting games for children.

The course lays out the process of initiating games and evaluating them. We establish the benefits of using play to teach and use games that teach mathematics as an example. You will also learn to appreciate the impact of digital games on children as we identify their pros and cons. We conclude by explaining the impact of factors like age and gender on children’s digital gaming decisions. This course is ideal for parents, preschool teachers, school counsellors or anyone interested in childcare who wants to develop the best play experience for young children that cultivates healthy childhood development.