Fun Play this holiday season is important for children’s development

This weekend marks the start of Term-II school holidays and parents are reminded to allow their children to play for better development and learning. The Ministry of Education and Sports – Uganda is currently championing play-based learning by recognizing the pivotal role of play in childhood development, which it has integrated into the national curriculum to foster holistic growth among students. This initiative is in response to global recognition of the importance of play in education. Play improves the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and young people because they learn skills they need for study, work and interaction. Play promotes self-discovery, fosters language development, encourages physical fitness, emotional regulation, cultivates imagination and creativity, stimulates curiosity and exploration, and strengthens family bonds and friendships. Play helps with child development. Kids do the dardnest things with Fresh Dairy flavoured yoghurt Marketing Manager, Fresh Dairy – Vincent Omoth said, “This school holiday season, Fresh Dairy has unveiled a fun play challenge for all holiday makers dubbed ‘Kids do the darndest things’ with Fresh Dairy flavoured yoghurt. We are calling upon parents to allow their children to express themselves using Fresh Dairy’s flavoured yoghurt. It could be a Yoghurt moustache, splash,...