My Cubby – Inviting Children to Discover and Learn through Play

My Cubby, Australia’s cubby house specialist, has filled the lives of many children with dreams, stimulated their imagination and inspired them to learn new things through play since 2011. This company has a cubby house that suits every budget and fits every child’s dream. They also give parents the assurance that the cubby house will be personalised to their specification and will not break the bank.

Learning has become a bad word for many children as many schools do not have sufficient space to let children play within their premises. Focus on didactic learning has led to children being given more of theoretical knowledge and less of experiential learning. While didactic learning has its place since it is necessary to teach children the basic skills of reading and writing, they also need to learn other life skills to prepare them for a good future.

Play is also a method of learning where the child learns through discovery. Playing in the open outdoors gives children the stimulus they need to develop a healthy imagination. Experts have affirmed that play is essential to the development of children because it contributes to their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

When parents get involved with children during play it has several advantages. It makes the bond between them stronger and more lasting. Parents have lost the touch and specialness of their bonding with children due to the busyness of life and other engagements. Parents are often guilty of getting their children involved in watching television, playing games on devices and other distractions to keep them out of their way.

Children who are constantly involved as passive recipients of visual and auditory stimulation very rarely use their imagination and this can impair their creative abilities. Children who live in lower economic settings and are deprived of expensive toys are often found to have better imagination and highly developed kinaesthetic sensibilities. They are able to move freely and use their entire body without shyness or hesitation.

Creative and imaginative play helps children learn and know more about the world they live in. They manipulate and touch various materials during the process of play. They also relate to other children and communicate with them verbally and non-verbally. This helps them become better at social interaction. Running and moving around causes them to use their large and small muscles which in turn helps develop healthy, strong, and complete neurological connections in their brains.

Playing outdoors in wooden playhouses is a great way to develop the intellectual abilities and fine motor skills of a child. Moreover, play is very essential for children to have balance in their life. While many schools do not have the luxury of a playground for children to engage in outdoor play, it is essential that parents ensure that they are able to play in their home environment to ensure their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. 

My Cubby has a whole range of clubhouses to help fill in the play needs of a child. They can be contacted by calling 1800 121513 or sending an email to info@mycubby.com.au.   

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