THE IMPACT OF PLAYING SPORTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The age range of 0-6 years, called early childhood, is one of the periods when growth and development occur most rapidly. Social and emotional development also accelerates during this period, especially language development and physical development. Any problems that arise in the areas of development during this period negatively affect both other areas of development and the future life of children. Social development is one of the main areas of development that are often highlighted by teachers, families and researchers in early childhood. The basis of this is that social development affects both social relationships.