{"id":244701,"date":"2024-01-08T23:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T23:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmonyschool.mx\/playing-with-purpose\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T19:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:29:27","slug":"playing-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmonyschool.mx\/en\/playing-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing with Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;927.1px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px|||||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#164180&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_5_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">During the Early Years, children create their own universe of knowledge through play\u2014experiences that spark their curiosity and desire to learn.<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let us imagine a world where play, experimentation, and curiosity are the most powerful tools for our children to discover the world around them. There is no place here for tedious memorization, but rather for the exciting adventure of learning through play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On this journey, purposeful play becomes a great ally for our children. It invites them to learn through collaboration and interaction, allowing their responses and behaviors to flourish\u2014often exceeding our own expectations. This is where they begin to shine, revealing their true potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As guides along this path, it is important that we, together with teachers, lead our children through learning experiences that flow naturally\u2014without stress or pressure. Educators understand that the key lies in using the right words: words that inspire enthusiasm and joy, awakening curiosity and a genuine desire to learn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Remember, during these golden years, the key is learning through play\u2014immersing children in experiences that feel like pure fun, even when they are powerful learning opportunities. 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