Why theatre play is important?

Play influences the physical, mental, social, psychological, emotional and linguistic developments of the child. Young children learn from play. They learn everything they need to know about how to function in the world. Their play is quite purposeful, and not as random as it may seem to appear.

Play is:

* critical to all aspects of a child's development
* a natural way for a child to learn
* essential in forming a positive relationship
   between parent and child

The Value of Play:

• Outlet for energy
• Exploration
• Rehearses real-life situations
• Strengthens family bonds, when parents and children play together
• Develops concentration and coordination
• Teaches skills
• Develops problem-solving skills
  
• Promotes creativity
• Develops social skills
• Hands-on experience
• Develops confidence in one's ability
• Theatre helps us discover and understand ourselves and our relationships with others
• Every human being has an artistic sense.
• Theatre is a created art form which combines all arts forms from painting, sculpture, architecture, music, writing, etc and children love to engage in imagination thru dance, singing , painting or drawing ~ always actively engaged in imagination.
  
• Creative problem solving
• Communication
• Overcoming shyness-speaking and reading in front of others
• Brainstorming and Working together as a team- leadership
• Tolerance and Empathy
• Reinforces all other educational curriculums language arts, writing & reading, history.