INDOOR play city provides an opportunity for children to express themselves
Nothing gives children more joy than playing. It’s an important part of their development, because it allows them to make sense of the world around them.
Helping children explore their interests and learn through role-playing is the key objective of KidZania Manila, an indoor hyper-real play city that opens at Bonifacio Global City next year. “Role-playing is a kid’s activity,” shares child-education expert Maricar Gustilo-de Ocampo, Ph.D. “They need this opportunity to express themselves by using their feelings.”
Most inventive
Because of its innovative approach to learning, KidZania has made it to CNN’s Top 10 Best Franchisees for Travelers list. KidZania has 15 locations in 12 countries.
“KidZania Manila encourages a child’s natural desire to imagine, explore and create,” explains Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, president of Play Innovations, the local franchise owner. Visit www.KidZania.com, follow its Facebook page at KidZaniaOfficial, or follow it on Twitter @KidZania.
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Join our Amazing Batanes Photo Safari on April 18-21 and May 2-5. Other trips: Socsargen on May 9-12 and Marinduque on April 9-12. E-mail luzamandolina@yahoo.com, or call 0915 543-0482.