The simple notion strikes our mind when we
hear the word 'Play' is about sports and the programs in schools that help
students to be fit. What is play? Is it a sport, a game or an activity
around a table? Yes, it is but more than that is about pretending, trying things
out and making mistakes without having to lose anything. Even in it teaches us
how to lose with good grace, how to think strategically, how to give and take,
how to be fair.
The activities help a child to acquire motor skills, kinesthetic
response, balance, patience, communication, strategy and many more skills that
are required to us in life. The learning to make mistakes in play, losing in
sports and games builds our confidence, increases the capacity to solve problems
and to push our cognitive-linguistic development forward. Picasso said that
every child is an artist; the trick is making sure that they don't stop being
artists. The same is true with curiosity and enthusiasm. Curiosity is something
that can be nurtured and developed. With practise, we can harness the power of
curiosity to transform everyday tasks into interesting and enjoyable
experiences.
We can also use curiosity to intentionally create wonder, intrigue
and play out of almost any situation or interaction we encounter. A simple
meaning for the word enthusiasm is to have a keen interest. It means we
demonstrate eagerness and a joy that fills us with energy.
Ajay Vijayvargi
The Fabindia School, Bali
avi4fab@gmail.com
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