批判性思维指的是分析、评估和解决问题的能力，而这些技能正是在幼儿阶段开始形成的。玩耍为孩子们提供了通过亲身体验进行实验和发现的宝贵机会。

例如，孩子们搭积木时，会通过反复尝试学习平衡和结构，逐渐完善自己的方法。这个过程培养了灵活的思维和坚韧的品格。

Critical thinking involves the ability to analyse, evaluate, and solve problems—skills that begin to emerge in early childhood. Purposeful and spontaneous play provides children with meaningful opportunities to experiment and discover through hands-on experiences. 

For example, as children build with blocks, they learn about balance and structure by trial and error, they explore materials and their properties. They develop their fine motor skills and learn how to persist as they refine their approach based on what works and what doesn't. This process fosters flexible thinking and resilience.

启发好奇心：孩子在玩耍中不断提问，“为什么塔会倒？”“我怎么才能让它更高？”这些问题就是思考的起点。

锻炼解决问题的能力：无论是搭建玩具、角色扮演还是与同伴协作，孩子在面对挑战时会尝试不同方法，逐渐形成清晰的逻辑思维。

做出自主选择：在自由游戏中，孩子要决定怎么玩、与谁玩、怎么玩得更好，这些决策都是在锻炼判断与分析能力。

发展语言与表达：与伙伴共同玩耍、交流想法，有助于他们将思维转化为语言，表达得更加清楚、有条理。

Stimulating Curiosity: Play naturally encourages children to ask questions such as "What will happen if…?" or "Why does this work this way?" Encouraging such inquiry promotes deeper thinking.

Problem Solving: Whether navigating social interactions or physical challenges, play offers children opportunities to think creatively and test solutions.

Decision Making: Play involves choices—selecting roles in a game or determining rules, deciding on what materials to use or how each item can be used to represent different things in their play— all of which help children evaluate options and consequences thoughtfully.

Communication: Through role-play and collaborative activities, children develop language skills that enable them to express ideas clearly and listen to others' perspectives.

哈罗深圳小狮幼教中心致力于营造一个安全、温暖、启发性的学习环境，让孩子们在玩耍中自由探索、积极尝试。我们的老师不仅关注孩子的兴趣和表现，更善于引导他们在玩耍中发现问题、思考解决方案，从而真正做到“寓教于乐”。我们环境的每一处空间，都通过精心设计的活动、自然生成的探索契机，以及同伴协作与专业教育者的引导式互动，为孩子们构筑了社交能力与学术素养协同发展的沃土。

We cultivate an environment rich in diverse and stimulating play experiences, allowing children to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding both when working independently and when working with others. Our educators observe and support children's thinking without interrupting their natural curiosity, striking a balance between structured activities and open-ended exploration. Each area of our environment provides the opportunity for children to thrive, both socially and academically, through planned and spontaneous experiences and supported engagements with their peers and our specialist educators.