Giocandò is open on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. , and two separate spaces are active:
- On the ground floor for children from 0 to 6 years old;
- On the second floor for children over 6 years old.
Giocandò is open on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. , and two separate spaces are active:
- On the ground floor for children from 0 to 6 years old;
- On the second floor for children over 6 years old.
The need to play is one of the earliest forms of activity that appears in an individual’s development.
Through play, children learn adult behaviors, acquire language and learn to play roles and obey rules.
The play experience promotes perseverance and self-confidence, fostering awareness of both the inner and outer worlds, which are fundamental to healthy affective development. Play evolves from socialization activities to games of imitation, expression and group interaction.
Play stimulates memory, attention and concentration, also contributing to intellectual development. It also encourages the acquisition of different modes of interaction, ranging from solitary play to parallel play and group play.
Play is the most direct, universal and immediate language, capable of fostering relationships, socialization, learning and the development of skills. It is an inclusive tool, intrinsic to human nature and present at every stage of life.
The term “play space” means a place where there is special attention to the play dimension, space to be allocated according to different ages, attendance time and available spaces.
A place where toys intended for on-site use are available, organized in different spaces so that the child can experiment with various modes of expression.
In addition, the “play space” is a place to create and give space to imagination, a fundamental component of every individual’s life. In this sense, the play space can also satisfy the parent’s need for security, and especially the child’s need for expressiveness, which risks being stifled by the monotony and repetitiveness of the alternatives often available at home: television and video games.
The purpose of the space is to be a place that children feel is their own, positive for growth, as well as to offer opportunities to socialize with other children and have constructive experiences.
It is a meeting space for parents, not only as chaperones, but as a place for getting to know each other, comparing notes, and building relationships.
During the open afternoons, structured activities such as creative workshops will be offered in addition to free play.