The Value of Free Play: Supporting Holistic Child Development by Kay-Billie-Klaer International School

Recommendations for Physical Activity for Children

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This aligns with our school's approach, ensuring students engage in structured learning during school hours while benefiting from free play after school to support their physical, cognitive, and social development.

Physical Activity Recommendations

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Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children

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Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This includes activities that make their hearts beat faster, build muscles, and strengthen bones....

Physical Activity Improves Brain and Cognitive Functions

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Do you know that children who are more physically active have better academic performance, memory, and attention? It’s true! They are more focused, stay on task, have better recall and short term memory.

Research Brief: Active Education: Growing Evidence on Physical Activity and Academic Performance

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Because children spend so much time at school, schools have a unique opportunity to help children become healthier and active. The Institute of Medicine has called on school leaders to offer more opportunities for children to be physically active before, during and after the school day.

Using Free Play to Support Holistic Child Development at KBKIS

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Our school's approach ensures students engage in structured learning during school hours while benefiting from free play after school to support their physical, cognitive, and social development.

Physical Activity Boosts Brain Health

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Physical activity can help you think, learn, problem-solve, and enjoy an emotional balance. It can improve memory and reduce anxiety or depression.

Importance of Play in Early Childhood

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Did you know that in every culture, all over the world, children play? The United Nations even considers play to be the right of every child.

How play strengthens your child’s mental health

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Play is how young children learn and make sense of the world around them. While they are having fun, they are working on critical parts of their development like building motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills. But the power of play extends beyond early learning: it also plays a key role in building your child’s mental health – and yours too! Learn why making time for playtime is both a fun and healthy thing to do.

Physical Activity Guidelines

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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Moving more and sitting less have tremendous benefits for everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, or current fitness level.

Why Play is Crucial for Children’s Social/Emotional Development

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Play is where children learn how to be social.

When children are playing with friends – they are noticing social cues, listening, and relating to someone else’s ideas. Play also offers children opportunities to share ideas and express feelings.

Play is the great connector!