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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” -O. Fred Donaldson
The role of play is valuable in the healthy development of all aspects of learning – physical, sensorimotor, social, emotional and cognitive.
When engaged in authentic play, children are more likely to develop higher order cognitive and socio-emotional skills than if exposed to direct teaching and adult-structured learning opportunities.
Conversations that occur during play allow children to explore diverse ideas and experience a variety of perspectives, deepening their understanding of concepts presenting themselves within the context of their play.
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