Definition of playtime

playtimenoun

thời gian chơi

/ˈpleɪtaɪm//ˈpleɪtaɪm/

The term "playtime" originated in the early 20th century, specifically in schools in the United States. The idea of a designated time for children to play and engage in recreational activities during the school day was introduced as a complement to academic learning. This notion was particularly popularized by the philosopher and pedagogue Johan Huizinga, who argued that play is a fundamental human activity that involves free and voluntary participation, rules, and imagination. The term "playtime" came into widespread use as a result, with educators recognizing that play provides children with essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills, such as creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Today, playtime is an integral part of early childhood education and is considered an essential component of a child's overall development.

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a time at school when teaching stops for a short time and children can play

một thời điểm ở trường khi việc giảng dạy dừng lại trong một thời gian ngắn và trẻ em có thể chơi

Example:
  • The children always go outside at playtime.

    Trẻ em luôn ra ngoài vào giờ chơi.

a time for playing and having fun

thời gian để chơi và vui vẻ

Example:
  • With so much homework to do, her playtime is now very limited.

    Với quá nhiều bài tập về nhà phải làm, thời gian vui chơi của bé hiện rất hạn chế.