How every Child can Thrive by Five - Early Childhood Development - TED talk

Screenshot from the video showing Molly Wright, her little brother and her dad
Today a colleague made me aware on this young lady. Not sure how I missed this video when it went viral a years ago but it touched me - should reach all of us - that's why I like to share it today, in case anyone missed it as well - take 7 minutes to listen and learn.

Molly Wright took the TED Talk stage to gave a brilliant talk.
She stressed and focused attention on the nature of learning, the 'qualities' of play for life. it's so brilliant how she brings the undeniable facts and benefits to light and named it crystal clear. I really love how she highlighted the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five. 
When Molly Wright gave that talk in 2021, she was just seven years old. But that didn't stop her from talking, from speaking open and honestly, touching the people and reaching their / our minds and hearts. 

Let us ensure or do our parts to ensure that all kids have the best start to life.

Every moment together is an opportunity to talk, laugh and play. For children and for all of us 🧡.

Molly Wright: How every child can thrive by five | TED (7:42min)

"Every moment together is an opportunity to connect, talk and play.
Imagine the difference we could make if everyone everywhere did this. 
To us, the children, it’s so much more than just a game. It's our future."
(a quote at the end of her talk)

By the way - Molly Wright is as well a young Australian animal activist who runs Molly's Wildlife Warriors with her parents.


Even this girl can phrase it better when I - I like to summarize it by a few bullet points (for the adults who forget to play and see the world with an open heart and mind - and need 'their' slides, and summeries 😉)

Why play is important for life, enjoying life 

Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children or better everyone learn about the world and themselves, skills we need for study, work and relationships - as well about fail and errors and the power of loving your mistakes

Skills such as:

  • coping with challenging situations, throwbacks, or even grief
  • confidence
  • curiosity (is one of my favorite benefits)
  • independence
  • interaction
  • resilience
  • self-esteem
  • social skills
(to avoid judging, I arranged it in alphabetical order)

And even I was a competitive sportsman, I sports was always a kind of play for myself - sports and any play or most plays and games ...

Developing physical health

  • agility
  • balance
  • co-ordination
  • physical fitness
  • stamina

Developing social skills 

  • explore their feelings
  • develop self-discipline
  • learn how to express themselves
  • team play and team spirit
  • work out emotional aspects of life





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