Risky Play- what does it mean? Some think Risky play is about fire and climbing trees and whilst these activities certainly involve risk that is not what risky play is solely about. Everyday we all take risks and most days we all play- it may be subconscious but we will! Risk looks different to us all no matter what our age. What one child perceives as a risk another may have already overcome that risk.
The term risky play is frequently used though is not fully understood. If it is not fully understood it cannot be effectively put into practice. The benefit of risky play on children's overall development is phenomenal. It encourages children to explore, have a go, build on what they know, increase concentration, be creative, problem solving.
The term risky play is frequently used though is not fully understood. If it is not fully understood it cannot be effectively put into practice. The benefit of risky play on children's overall development is phenomenal. It encourages children to explore, have a go, build on what they know, increase concentration, be creative, problem solving.