The Art of Play

Discover why playing is never a waste of time

Playing is serious business for children. In fact, it’s what they do best! Ask them why they do it, and kids will probably say, “Because it’s fun!” But it’s much more than that. It’s also good for them.

对于小天使们来说，玩游戏娱乐绝对是一件严肃的、正儿八经的事。事实上，他们为什么乐此不疲呢？启齿躬问他们为什么，小爷们可能会理直气壮地说，“因为它好玩呗！”实际上，它胜于玩耍，对于他们来说；有益于身心健康的成长。

Studies show that from birth babies begin learning through play. They use their five senses to explore their new world. Touching allows them to discover how different things feel. Brightly colored toys and clothing help develop a baby’s sense of sight.

一项研究显示；婴儿从瓜瓜坠地来到这个世界，从开始学到玩这个过程，他们使用五官去探索、观察他们的新世界。接触到他们所能及之处，发现很多事情与感觉是多么的不同。五彩缤纷的玩具，衣物可以遮体，这足以令他们大开眼界。

They learn social skills through games like “peekaboo.” Babies quickly discover how to make those around them laugh and smile.

他们通过玩游戏娱乐从中学到社交的技能，象“逗小孩的扮鬼脸游戏”小祖宗们马上就发现，这些令到他们周围的大人们开怀大笑而小爷们也会发出会心的微笑。

When toddlers choose which toys to play with, they begin developing confidence in making decisions.

初学走路的孩子应该选择什么玩具给他们玩，一旦他们开始形成有独立决定取向的时候，为最佳时刻。

Which toys are best?那一款玩具为最佳选择？

Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination. Sometimes an empty box is more fun than a high-tech toy. That’s because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.

小爷们天性喜欢玩具，那就让他们发挥他们潜在想象力吧。有时候，一个空盒子可以比一种高科技的玩具更让他们玩个不够。那是因为小孩用他的想象力使盒子变成任何的一种物件。

Crayons, paints and Play-Doh are also good because they allow children to create. Traditional building blocks teach important pre-math skills like problem-solving.

蜡笔，涂料和“陪乐多”黏土也不失为一种好玩具，因为它可以让孩子们创造丰富的想象力。传统的建筑积木，可以引导他们学前的重要数学技能和问题的解决方法。