Play and its role in improving the psychological, social, and educational aspects of children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

This research highlights the fundamental importance of play and its role in enhancing the psychological, social, and educational aspects of children, especially in light of the exceptional circumstances the world has witnessed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic imposed unprecedented preventative measures, including full and partial home quarantine, creating a complex experience that has impacted children's lives and their normal development. Therefore, this research aims to identify the negative effects of this isolation and present an educational approach that relies on play as an effective tool for regulating and guiding behavior and alleviating psychological stress. To achieve this objective, the research addresses the following themes:

• The psychological, social, and educational effects of quarantine on children.
• The technical and educational concept of play.
• The general objectives that play achieves for children.
• The importance of play and its numerous benefits in a child's life.
• The psychological, social, and educational foundations of play.
• Factors influencing play.
• An analytical reading of the most important theories explaining play.
• Classification of types of play. • Practical guidelines for parents on how to guide and assist their children in play.
• Educational guidelines for organizing a child's daily routine during exceptional times.