The experiences of children’s play have a profound impact on all areas of their growth, learning, and development. Memories of play can be vivid and detailed. These memories often have a treasured place in our hearts and minds Educators and parents have a special opportunity to ask themselves, “What kind of memories of play do I hope for my child to have?”
"Play is one of the best ways to support all learning and development and it should continue to provide joy throughout everyone’s life. " (BC Ministry of Education, 2019).
The Play Today: A Guide for Families shares different types of play experiences with ideas and examples.
Check out the 'Play Continuum' below.
Click here to link to this family resource.
Let’s Play! Activities for Families has been developed by the BC Ministry of Education for families and caregivers to support children’s early learning experiences through playing and having fun.
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This is a resource for families which shares about how families are children's' first teachers and give an introduction to the 4 Living Inquiries in the Early Learning Framework.