Parents, educators urged to encourage play to boost learning

UNICEF Kenya Country Representative Shaheen Nilofer with pupils of Shauri Moyo Primary School during the International Day of Play held at the School on Tuesday, June, 11, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Experts are warning that parents and teachers are squeezing the role of play out of children's lives as they try to prepare them for a competitive world.

In an ideal society, playtime means exploration, creativity, experimentation and social interaction. Today, though, a lot has shifted.