Jaadui Pitara | The Magic of Play in Early Childhood

Umamaheswara Rao, Jaggena (2024) Jaadui Pitara | The Magic of Play in Early Childhood. Learning Curve (18). pp. 55-58. ISSN 2582-1644

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Abstract

In the heart of a lively village, near the anganwadi, an evening unfolds with groups of children engaging joyfully in different forms of play. Educators delight in observing their social participation. Different types of play – with objects, such as plastic cups; symbolic play in which they make different shapes with mud; games with rules, like lagori; socio-dramatic play – a group of children pretending to take out a ‘Ganesh procession’; and of course, physical play, like jumping, hopping and running – all of these showcase the richness of children's imagination and their connection to local traditions. The scene is magical (jaadui). The fundamental quality of the overall learning experience for young children is highly influenced by the way caregivers and teachers utilise materials in their classrooms and how children interact with one another. The role of materials and adults is crucial in play-based learning. Driven by curiosity, children explore objects and use materials based on their imagination, transforming seemingly unrelated items into meaningful play elements.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Umamaheswara Rao, Jaggena
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University > University Publications > Learning Curve
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5611
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