abstract

This study aims to examine the Influence of Play on the Physical and Social Development of Early Childhood: A Study at Pan Kan Pre-School, Hsihseng Township, Shan State. Early childhood development in terms of physical and social development is important because it lays the groundwork for learning and aids cognitive or mental development. Child development in early stage teaches patience and teamwork with self- regulation. The other important things are boosting of physical and social development and shaping identities that assists identify any problem area early. Studying the early childhood development through playing in Pan Kan Pre-School in Hsihseng Township aims to investigate the childhood physical and social development through the effect of playing facilities provided by Pan Kan Pre-School in Hsihseng. In this study, researcher uses observation methods by choosing a specific playing game named “Building Blocks” from the month of February to March 2025. By the previous studies, playing yard, emergency aids, teaching aids, childcare and nutrition supports, other kid facilities are found as important for child playing with respect to physical and social development. To show significant influence of playing, the pair-test analysis method was conducted by comparing mean values of pre observation and post observation times. The study finds that there has significant relationship of child playing and physical and social development. Child playing is a strongly and significantly impactful factor on the physical and social development during the childhood period. Since children love play, researchers would like to suggest ways to improve children's learning at the chosen Hsihseng through play-learn methods during their childhood ages. For safe playing, it is recommended that educators, staff, and school administrators be more attentive to their child’s physical, social and emotional needs, and thus parents feel trust and confidence in the Pan Kan preschool, leading to a more collaborative relationship between parents and educators of that preschool.