杰西·伊尔哈特（Jesse Ilhardt）: 玩耍如何有助于孩子的大脑发育

玩耍如何有助于孩子的大脑发育

一点点玩乐时间能让孩子正在发育的大脑受益匪浅，就像超级食物一样，但是大人的参与是达成最佳效果不可或缺的一部分。早期教育领袖杰西·伊尔哈特（Jesse Ilhardt）给你创造了一个机会，让你放下手机，拿起假想的茶杯（或者毯子做的超级英雄斗篷），花点时间在孩子最重要的学习阶段尝试运用想象力。

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.