Play activities for the expression of emotions in children from four to five years of age
Abstract
Play and play activities are important for children's emotional development. It has been shown that, through them, children can learn to recognize and express their emotions in a healthy and appropriate way. According to Piaget's theory, play is a fundamental means for the cognitive and emotional development of children and helps to strengthen their self-esteem and social development. Furthermore, according to Erik Erikson's theory, play is also important for psychosocial and emotional development, as it allows children to experience and resolve emotional conflicts in a safe and controlled environment. For this reason, it can be said that play activities can be a valuable tool to help children learn to express their emotions in an effective and healthy way.
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