It is very recommended for adults to play with small children, without criticizing the game they are doing unless it is something that we do not accept being done at home and encouraging the creativity that the little ones have.
Therefore, today we bring you advice for all those parents who want to get involved in their children's games or for all those adults who want to play with the small children of their friends or family.
Tips for playing with young children
Playing with young children is important since for them play is one of the fundamental activities in their lives. The game offers fun, entertainment, encourages creativity and also It can enhance family ties if we play together.
How to start playing with small children?
The first thing we must do is get into the child's game, Being part of their games means following the rules of the game, not imposing our own. (within limits of course since if we play knocking over grandma's vases it is surely not a fun game for everyone). Here are some recommendations:
Must participate in the game without trying to control it, we must provide the necessary elements for the game such as a toy, but the game must be developed by the child. This way we encourage children's imagination and we can contribute to the game they are already imagining or the one they want to play.
Don't take the game as a laughFor them it is a game that is serious, they like it and they want to play. If we don't take it seriously, it's better not to participate.
The child's world is not like the adult's, so to enter the games of young children We must leave adult judgment behind and bring out the child within us. Let's think about what we liked to do as children, how we played and try to bring that to the present. Let's accept the game as it is. If a box is a boat one day and a house the next, let's imagine that it is too.
Tips to not worry during the game
A own play area where you can play no matter if something gets dirty or messy, is usually a very good option since we will not be worried about that place looking bad and we can focus on the game.
The limits if they are allowed if there is danger to the child, for other people, for animals or for things around the house. Therefore, limits are good and must be established. If we are playing The best thing is to try to direct where the game is going and divert it to another less harmful side. Professionals recommend this option before the ban.
Let's leave the competitions aside, it is a time to be together, not to compete. We can bring the game into praise to encourage those things in the game that we believe are most beneficial or favorable. If, for example, a problem arises, we encourage them to solve it and praise them afterwards.
Final Tip for Playing with Young Children
Let it not be an isolated day, let's try make room almost every day of the week to play with them for a while. Let's play different games, not just the one we like, and leave the rest aside.