Child’s play should not be underestimated. When children are at play, it may seem as though they are being unproductive and learning little when actually, studies suggest the complete opposite. 75 percent of the brain develops from when a baby is born to the early 20s. Childhood play stimulates the brain to make connections between nerve cells. This is what helps a child develop gross motor skills such as walking, running, and jumping. Fine motor skills such as writing, manipulating small items, and detailed hand work are developed through nerve connections as well. Play during the teen years and into adulthood helps the brain develop in the frontal lobe which is the center for planning and making good decisions which are crucial in adulthood.
