{"id":13939,"date":"2021-10-05T17:38:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T09:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=13939"},"modified":"2023-10-05T18:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T10:55:39","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-play-based-learning-in-a-preschool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-play-based-learning-in-a-preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Benefits of Play-based Learning in a Preschool?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preschools and kindergartens are intended to help young children learn and grow intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally. But did you know that for young children, playing is learning? A child-focussed play-based preschool in Singapore, like our Early Years Programme at OWIS Suntec, can help your little one to learn through play independently and also in groups, both of which will have significant benefits.<\/p>\n

One important distinction between play-based learning<\/a> and programmes that emphasise traditional academics is: Who directs the learning? In academically orientated programmes, teachers provide information to children. In contrast, in inquiry-led, play-based programmes, the child initiates their learning using their natural curiosity and initiative in an environment that experienced teachers design.<\/p>\n

At our new Suntec campus<\/a>, our Early Childhood curriculum is designed around play-based learning, giving young children many opportunities to grow holistically in a natural manner. Here are some of the benefits of this approach.<\/p>\n

What are the Benefits of Play-Based Learning?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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