{"id":12431,"date":"2024-04-03T00:21:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T00:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/?p=12431"},"modified":"2026-06-12T00:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:04:12","slug":"lernen-durch-spielen-unser-ansatz-zur-fruehkindlichen-bildung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/en\/lernen-durch-spielen-unser-ansatz-zur-fruehkindlichen-bildung\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Through Play: Our Approach to Early Childhood Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12431\" class=\"elementor elementor-12431\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ecf93e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ecf93e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3cee94 animated-fast elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3cee94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;pulse&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-1024x1011.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12412\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-1024x1011.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-600x592.png 600w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-768x758.png 768w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.baerlis.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-logo_baerlis.png 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f656fc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f656fc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learning Through Play: Our Approach to Early Childhood Education<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a80d8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"b4a80d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-85ee600 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>April 3, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4d561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a4d561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At KITA B\u00c4RLIS, we firmly believe that play is an essential part of early childhood education. Studies have consistently shown that play is not only fun, but also a vital component of learning and development for young children. Today, we\u2019d like to discuss why learning through play is so important and how we incorporate it into our daily activities.<\/p><h4>The Importance of Play in Early Childhood<\/h4><p>Play has a profound impact on a child's development. It helps build the brain and body, supporting both cognitive and physical growth. Through play, children develop critical skills such as problem-solving, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Studies have shown that play supports brain structure and function, facilitating synapse connections and improving brain plasticity.<\/p><p>For young children, play is a way to explore the world around them, learn new concepts, and practice skills in a safe environment. It helps them understand cause and effect, develop language and communication skills, and build relationships. For instance, simple games like peek-a-boo teach infants about object permanence, while playing with toys helps toddlers learn about sharing and cooperation.<\/p><h4>Our Commitment to Play-Based Learning<\/h4><p>At KITA B\u00c4RLIS, we integrate play into every aspect of our curriculum. Here\u2019s how we ensure that play is a central part of our educational approach:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Structured and Unstructured Play<\/strong>: We balance structured activities with ample opportunities for free play. This allows children to explore their interests, be creative, and learn at their own pace. Our classrooms are equipped with a variety of toys and materials that encourage imaginative play and problem-solving.<\/li><li><strong>Thematic Play Activities<\/strong>: Each month, we focus on a different theme that guides our play activities. This thematic approach helps children make connections between different concepts and reinforces their learning in a fun and engaging way.<\/li><li><strong>Outdoor Play<\/strong>: We believe in the importance of outdoor play for physical health and development. Nearby playgrounds and regular outdoor excursions give children the opportunity to run, climb, and explore nature. Activities such as \u201cSports Day\u201d and \u201cWorld Discovery Day\u201d are integral parts of our program and ensure that the children get plenty of exercise and fresh air.<\/li><li><strong>Role-Playing and Social Play<\/strong>: Social play is crucial for developing interpersonal skills. Our teachers facilitate role-playing activities that allow children to practice social interactions, learn empathy, and understand different perspectives. These activities help children build strong social skills and develop emotional intelligence.<\/li><li><strong>Teacher Involvement<\/strong>: Our dedicated teachers play an active role in facilitating play. They observe children\u2019s interests, provide appropriate materials, and guide interactions to ensure that play is inclusive and educational. By engaging with children during play, our teachers help them deepen their understanding and extend their learning.<\/li><\/ol><h4>Benefits of Our Play-Based Approach<\/h4><p>By prioritizing play in our curriculum, we aim to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Enhance Cognitive Development<\/strong>: Play stimulates brain development and helps children acquire important cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and reasoning.<\/li><li><strong>Promote Social Skills<\/strong>Through interactive play, children learn to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate with their peers.<\/li><li><strong>Support Emotional Well-Being<\/strong>: Play provides a safe space for children to express their emotions, build resilience, and develop self-regulation skills.<\/li><li><strong>Encourage Physical Health<\/strong>: Active play supports physical development, helping children build strength, coordination, and motor skills.<\/li><\/ul><p>At KITA B\u00c4RLIS, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where play is at the heart of learning. 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