HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY SCHOOLS IN INDIA

The culture of Play schools has progressed throughout the years in different forms like Kindergartens, Nurseries etc. The foundation of holistic education must be lay down with utmost care and stimulation at this period for all round development of the child. In this context role of Play school is very significant. The most essential ingredient found in Play schools is the provision of engagement of children in play. Play is one of the major way in which young children learn about the world around them. Play imposes significant contribution in development of language, gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities and socialization during early stages of learning. Keywords: Play school, Play