Playtime reduction in the ECE classroom and how it affects children’s social emotional development?

What is the problem?

In today’s school, children’s playtime has been reduced for the following possible reasons:

-Academic pressures: Increased academic demands may cause schools to devote more time to teaching and learning, thus cutting playtime.

-Parental expectations: Some parents may be more focused on academic achievement and want schools to focus more on academic education and less on play and entertainment.

-Increased technology and screen time: Children spending more time on screens may lead schools to focus more on using technology for instruction and less on actual play time.

The Importance of Play in Education

Why play so importance to kid?