Nursery World - Lockdown life: Reasons to be cheerful?

While some families are struggling during the coronavirus lockdown, many others are enjoying the extra time spent together, the slower pace of life and getting to know each other better

Many children are loving spending more time with their parents and each other

When looking through the eyes of a child, is putting life as we know it on hold really so bad? They are missing grandparents and friends but many appear to be happy and flourishing during lockdown. A new world of play has opened up for lots of children as they spend time reconnecting with their parents and siblings at home away from the rush of normal life.

‘While children play, they are protected from harm from the outside world. Play is their sanctuary,’ says early years trainer and consultant Kathryn Solly. ‘There is the paranoia that children will get behind – but get behind in what? Play is really important. Some children may lose the art of being a pupil but they will relearn.’

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