I have always valued the importance of play a think it plays a crucial role in fostering curiosity and promoting the joys of childhood. Creating a space for spontaneity and joyful exploration nurtures a sense of wonder and curiosity, contributing to kids’ enthusiasm for learning. Kids need the freedom and space to simply be kids. Creating space for children to simply be kids holds numerous advantages that contribute to their holistic development and well-being. Allowing children, the freedom to play, explore, an express themselves fosters creativity, imagination, and cognitive growth. My childhood was filled with an abundance of freedom and space to try new things and explore my hobbies and interests. This allowed me to pursue my interest and has given me the skills to create a healthy work life balance. I have my hobbies as an outlet that promotes my own physical and mental health if I’m having a bad day or need to relieve stress, I know I can go to one of my hobbies whether that be mountain biking skiing walking etc. My hobbies have provided me with a healthy balance between work and play I know what I enjoy and have a better sense of who I am and myself identity. I think unstructured playtime both indoors and outdoors where children are free to explore, imagine, and interact on their own terms is extremely beneficial. Unstructured time allows kids to learn problem solving skills practice decision making and develop a sense of agency. Through play children develop social skills, empathy, as they navigate interactions with their peers. Unstructured space gives children the chance to form genuine connections and build friendships. Giving children the space and freedom to explore their interests is an empowering aspect that allows children space for personal growth and self-discovery. Allowing play allows kids to find and pursue their interests and hobbies. This can lead to the process of intrinsic motivation and encourages students to be driven by the joy of discovery an enthusiasm rather than external pressures. Through allowing space for children to explore they can develop a strong cell sense of identity and self-confidence, which will positively influence both physically socially and emotionally. Creating a balance between structured an unstructured play children will build the foundation for healthy development, lifelong learning, and the joy of discovery.