To ensure that children have time each day for unstructured and freely chosen play, parents should limit screen time. The younger the child, the fewer digital devices they need to use. A parent or caregiver can support and participate in their child`s play activities, but they should not order what happens. Play is the purest essence of learning. By understanding its important role in human development, a naturalist guide can make it a fundamental method of promoting learning. In order to effectively support freely chosen play, it is necessary to standardize measures that define, monitor and manage the framework and interactions with the elements surrounding it, including policies, strategies, training, education, communication within/outside activities. All efforts revolve around the concept that the game should enhance the learner`s growth, and the impact that this affects the way things are done, communicated, and decided. They can learn at their own pace, they can repeat or move on. On social and emotional development, children play freely with other children and they have more interaction with them and adults, they have the feeling of happiness, they become excited, motivated and make them confident for their achievements. Children learn to share, negotiate, find common ground and turn around. They can use the game to release tension and they are able to express their feelings. With fake gambling, children feel powerful and can do whatever they want (for example, a superhero, a princess…). Play and freely chosen and self-directed recreation bring many benefits for the development of children: physically, they are the best activities for playing sports and staying fit and healthy.

Children like to be active from an early age, and if given the opportunity, they continue to do so. With the development of language and communication, children learn a lot through the freedom of play and leisure. They learn risk management and awareness of dangers, talk to other children, invent stories, characters or other games that help develop creativity. Freely chosen means that a child is able to make their own decisions about when, how and what they play. The only intervention for an adult is to ensure that the environment or play is appropriate and safe. A game or free time must be voluntary and spontaneous, the child must be willing to participate and he cannot be forced to play. Children have the freedom to decide, and in doing so, we ensure that the child is happy and has a desire to succeed (for example, in an activity they enjoy and are good at or the desire to win a game). There is no right or wrong way to play. Freely chosen play improves children`s health, well-being and development. Play is a natural and enjoyable way for children to stay active, healthy and happy. Freely chosen play promotes the healthy development of children and adolescents.

In order to have good physical and mental health and learn life skills, they need various opportunities for unstructured play from birth to adolescence. Freely chosen play is when a child decides and controls his play according to his own instincts, ideas and interests. They play without being directed by adults. It is important that they give their children time, freedom and choice to play. If an adult makes all the decisions about how, what and when their child plays, the child will not enjoy their play experiences. Play involves children`s behavior that is freely chosen, personally controlled, and intrinsically motivated. It is achieved without external purpose or reward and is an integral part of healthy development – not only for individual children, but also for the society in which they live. Play is a fundamental part of human nature. It is indeed a necessity that is crucial, especially in our early years. The outdoor classroom provides us with an environment where free play is a central element, while freedom helps develop self-confidence, self-esteem, autonomy and character development. Personally guided means that children decide for themselves the rules and roles they play in their game.

Intrinsically motivated means that the game is undertaken for itself and is not made for a reward, certificate or status. Play is a fundamental element for the development of mammals. It is therefore deeply rooted in our human nature. It is indeed a necessity throughout our lives, and its importance is crucial, especially in our early years. It is the dominant method for a child to explore and grasp the world around him and others. Through play, children learn essential life skills that they will need later in life to learn new things. The absence of games creates physical, learning, social, communicative and emotional difficulties that can eventually lead to serious disorders. Play is a prerequisite and expresses an innate impulse for a child to become a healthy and balanced individual. The awareness of the relationship between the naturalist guide and his environment as well as with the learners is synergistic. As the practitioner gains experience and knowledge about the space in which they operate, they are better able to offer meaningful and engaging activities that harness the potential of existing resources. When the naturalist establishes a positive relationship with learners, they are better able to trust him, open their minds and share emotions with him, giving him more information that he can use to better help them learn and develop. To facilitate child-led learning, the naturalist guide uses open-ended activities, suggestions, and questions that encourage the ongoing development of the learner`s decision-making process.

Instead of enclosing the object of study, the approach is to exploit its potential for interactions and relationships with all the present elements of space. The learning context is very practical and experiential, and learners play in real-life situations. This realistic approach has risks and benefits that need to be monitored on an ongoing basis. There is also a great impact on the learner`s well-being: thanks to this constant feedback from the environment and others, the learner develops his awareness and ability to make decisions, work independently and protect himself, while respecting others and the environment. The practitioner supports this process accordingly by demonstrating, modeling and guiding learners` actions. Don`t use digital devices to distract your children or keep them calm. Talk to your kids, play games, or watch a book together. Participate in your kids` screen time and talk about their online activities. Set a good example for your kids by limiting your own screen time. Through play, children get to know the world and themselves. Gaming is considered a carefree, fun and entertaining subject.

Nevertheless, it plays a key role in our lives and, as a field of research, it has produced extensive and sophisticated literature. ЧР̧ÑаÑÑ Ð²ÐμÑÑ Ð3/4Ñз Ñв The Encyclopedia of Play in Todays Society explores the concept of play in modern history and society in the United States and internationally. Its scope includes leisure and recreational activities of children and adults over the centuries, from dice games in the Roman Empire to video games today. With over 450 entries, these two volumes do not cover professional sports and sports teams, but cover the hundreds of games played not to make money but as an informal activity. All aspects of play, from learning and competition to mastering nature, socializing and cooperating are included. Quite simply, this encyclopedia explores the game played for fun! ÐÐ3/4лÑÑÐ ̧ÑÑ Ð¿ÐμÑаÑÐ1/2ÑÑ Ð²ÐμÑÑÐ ̧Ñ ÑÑÐ3/4й кÐ1/2Ð ̧гР̧ The outdoor classroom offers us an environment where free play is a central element, while teaching is learner-centered and open. Freedom is present in all aspects of our method. Decisions about how each learner wants to drive their own development often take place on a subconscious level. The fact that the learner is empowered in the decision-making process is fundamental to promote self-confidence, self-esteem, autonomy and character development.