Sedikit waktu bermain dapat memberikan manfaat besar bagi otak anak yang sedang berkembang, seperti makanan super -- tetapi partisipasi orang dewasa adalah unsur penting untuk hasil terbaik. Pemimpin pendidikan usia dini Jesse Ilhardt menyarankan agar Anda meletakkan telepon, mengambil cangkir teh khayalan (atau jubah selimut-superhero) dan meluangkan waktu untuk bereksperimen dengan imajinasi selama tahun-tahun pembelajaran paling formatif anak-anak.

Meaningful play between children and adults sparks powerful brain growth, outshining rote memorization or expensive educational toys. Back-and-forth exchanges during play, like building a block tower together, strengthen the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is key for problem-solving and managing emotions. Yet despite clear evidence, cultural pressures for rapid achievement drive parents and teachers toward quick wins instead of investing in playful learning. Even small moments of shared, imaginative play—using simple objects at bath time—create lasting neural connections that shape a child’s entire future.

Playful Interactions Build Brains Better Than Flashcards Ever Could

Bagaimana permainan membantu pertumbuhan otak anak

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Jesse Ilhardt: Bagaimana permainan membantu pertumbuhan otak anak