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School playground: Its

impact on children’s

learning and development

lay is the key to physical, mental, intellectual and should be a place for learning.
Psocial wellbeing of children. It affects hugely on
almost every developmental aspect of children’s lives The decline of play is closely linked to so much
holistically and with multi-faceted ways. trouble in behavioral challenges and passing tests,
childhood obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity
Revealed the opposing scenario that play has been disorder (ADHD), behavioral problems, and stunted
ignored for many areas. Play is rapidly disappearing social, cognitive, and creative development. Worst
from schools and early education as a whole because of all, the stifling of play has dire consequences–
homework from school even from pre-school is not only for children but also for our future nation.
increasing; recess scopes are decreasing and even Therefore, certified occupational therapists suggest
running is getting excluded on the school yard. Cities that addressing the reasons we should allow movement
are building new schools in housing apartment without with play item and fun in learning. We know that
playgrounds and any play scopes. Consequently, young children spend a reasonable amount of time in
most kids are not getting essential space and time to school. Besides, for many children, school playtime
play during the school days even in the weekend and is the most active part of their day. Therefore, school
holidays. It is because of many people who believe playground and school playtime are vitally important
that play is a waste of time in school. School, they say, to children for their fun and relaxation as well as for

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