Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language, Online ISSN 2348-3083, SJ IMPACT FACTOR 2021: 7.278, www.srjis.com PEER REVIEWED & REFEREED JOURNAL, FEB-MAR, 2023, VOL-11/56
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY SCHOOLS IN INDIA Soumya Shubhadarshinee1, Surekha Sundari Swain2, Ph.D. & Bimal Charan Swain3, Ph.D. 1
Research Scholar in Education, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
E-mail- soumyanlucy@gmail.com 2
Professor of Education and Ex- Principal, Shailabala Women’s (Autonomous) College
Cuttack (Odisha) E-mail- surekha2010.swain@gmail.com 3
Associate Professor in Education, Nalini Devi Women’s College of Teacher Education
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) E-mail- bimalswain@yahoo.com
Paper Received On: 18 MAR 2023 Peer Reviewed On: 31 MAR 2023 Published On: 1 APRIL 2023 Abstract The culture of Play schools has progressed throughout the years in different forms like Kindergartens, Nurseries etc. The foundation of holistic education must be lay down with utmost care and stimulation at this period for all round development of the child. In this context role of Play school is very significant. The most essential ingredient found in Play schools is the provision of engagement of children in play. Play is one of the major way in which young children learn about the world around them. Play imposes significant contribution in development of language, gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities and socialization during early stages of learning. Keywords: Play school, Play Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com
Introduction The toddlers are very curious in natures who always try to explore their environment though variety of activities. Among these play is found to be most preferred. Play is an act of self-amusement which leads towards behavioral, social, and psychomotor and cognitive developments in children. Play is the means of interaction with the world. It is an integral part of academic affair which enhances children’s learning readiness, learning behaviors and problem- solving skills. The children are accustomed in Play school environment with a better interest through playful activities. Though children learn from environment in a natural way still they need guidance and support to receive appropriate education which prepares them to live confidently and Copyright © 2023, Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language