Benefits of play in emotional aspect

Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem encourages children to develop skills that build self-confidence and self-esteem, such as risk-taking, conflict resolution and imaginative dramatic play. Social development with other children, and the ability to play on their own, can also be important factors in building self-confidence.

 Express childrens emotions Research has shown children use free play to express their emotions and to learn to deal with their fears and scary experiences. This allows them to break out of the limitations of their reality and experience new things. These experiences and feelings change as a child grows older.

 Releasing Emotions from Trauma Play has also proven to be therapeutic for children who have emotional wounds from trauma, including child abuse, family disruptions, and children who experience the effects of natural disaster or war. Specialists studies have shown that through play, children can release emotions and play out their traumas, while developing a sense of safety so they can share feelings freely.