The Power of Play

The Power of Play

The Power of Play: Years of research on children's learning and development document the many benefits of play for children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and language development. Children at play are actively involved in creating themes, exploring and establishing environments, solving problems, and developing shared understandings.

Children play in many different ways. As they play with each other, they learn to see other children's points of view and begin to become more empathetic and caring. They learn to use language in new ways. Did you know that the very best play partners for children are...other children!  

Play is fun. But it also is serious business that pays big dividends to its eager, young investors.

Play is truly a child's work