Written by Claudia Carrier

By playing with his peers, the child learns about communication. He must express his likes, his dislikes, how he views play time, etc. When very young, his communication is non-verbal, but as he grows older, he becomes comfortable with verbal communication.

The CRAFT Table enables the creation of emotional ties between children When the little ones sit side by side, they create emotional ties characterized by gentle and joyful emotions.

In the midst of all this learning about relationships, negotiation and potential conflict resolution, the child begins to gain a clearer understanding of the concepts of right and wrong, and of respect.

Unstructured outdoor play is great for healthy emotional development. The child has more freedom to meet other children his own age and interact with them. The child is automatically exposed to his own emotions and those expressed by others.

Did you know that play makes academic learning more accessible ? First, the child will have mastered his language, improved his vocabulary and enriched his ability to communicate.

Did you know that Personality development, lessons in negotiation and respect, adoption of a moral compass, etc., are even more present in unstructured play outdoors ? Why? With less supervision and more latitude outdoors than indoors playing a seated game, the child can experiment more openly with direct face-to-face interaction.

Relating and negotiating go hand in hand. As the child builds his identity and understands others’ differences, he learns to compromise. He discovers and acknowledges a teammate’s position, presents his views and tries to reach a possible agreement.

The many games of skill and friendly competitions found on the panels MÜEL multisport areas foster interpersonal communication and self-control in the face of defeat and the joy of winning.

Did you know that, when the child plays at the park, he learns about the concepts of fiction and reality that will be very useful to him in many situations ?

Did you know that unstructured outdoor play in your favorite Jambette playground, not only gets children moving, but also helps them develop healthy lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime ?

6 motor skills learned through play: control over posture and movement, coordination, muscle strength, balance, the perception of the body in space and, of course, motor development.

Claude Caron, Chairman and Director of Continuous Improvement at Jambette, was one of four panelists when the "Propulser nos manufacturiers innovants" [Propelling our innovative manufacturers] initiative came to Lévis.