![]() ![]() ![]() More importantly, play is an essential part of a child’s development and it is critical for a child to reach their full potential (Ginsburg, 2007). Also, every child has the right to engage in play (Jantan, 2013). Young children cannot be separated from play. Piaget (1951) highlights the relationship between play and cognitive development whereby children could reach a higher level of cognitive developments through the process of assimilation of experience through play. In contrast, Piaget (1951) asserted that children construct knowledge through interaction with others and by acting on their environment. During children’s exploration of the world, they learn to communicate and express naturally. Vygotsky (1978) stressed the important function of play through social interaction and language expression. In Malaysia, the National Standard Preschool Curriculum (KSPK) by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (2017) highlights play as one of the approaches that is highly recommended to be implemented throughout the classrooms. Play is vital in helping the holistic development of children (NAEYC, 2009). An association in the United States comprising of various early childhood professionals-the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) emphasized the need to incorporate play in teaching and learning. Moreover, play offers the best learning experience for children (Moyles, 2005).Įducation experts, organizations and curriculum documents worldwide indicate the importance of integrating play into the education of young children. Taking into account the nature of children is “play”, the lessons and learning process involving young children should be done through play (Puteh, 2013, Puteh & Ali, 2012, Puteh & Ali, 2011). These skills can be learned effectively through play-based activities (Johnson et al., 2010). There are many critical skills that children need to develop in preparation for later developments, such as exploring, risk-taking, fine motor skills, and gross motor development. A child’s development is a process of a change in behaviour from being immature to mature, from simple to complex, from being dependent to being self-reliant. ![]() The early years of a child’s life are critical for later development. ![]()
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