Imaginative Play

06/01/2011

We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it...
George Eliot, 1819-1880, The Mill on the Floss

The newest Exchange Out of the Box Training Kit, "Sparking Imagination," is based on Karen Stephen's article, "Imaginative Play During Childhood: Required for Reaching Full Potential." In this article, Stephens identifies play outcomes that are upheld by research:

abstract and symbolic thinking, decision-making, creative problem solving, and goal setting;

complex language development and ability to ‘self-talk’ through learning steps;

emotional awareness and competence, identity and self-image development, ability to maintain self-control through self-regulation, stress management, and ability to delay gratification;

social skills, such as patience, cooperation, negotiation, non-violent conflict resolution, teamwork, sharing, considering other’s point of view; and,

formation of a moral or ethical code that distinguishes right from wrong, respect for others’ rights, and ability to work toward the greater good.

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