Let’s Talk About Play!
All children, from infants to school-age children and even teens need time to play every day. Play allows children to be active, calm their minds, follow their own ideas, pretend, be creative, and build physical, social, and intellectual skills. In fact, play is the main way that young children learn. For curious, young minds, playing is learning. Playtime is essential for child development, acting as a crucial tool for building physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. It promotes brain growth, reduces stress, and fosters creativity, problem-solving, and resilience. Through play, children learn to navigate relationships, build empathy, and explore their independence.
Talking is Teaching: Play Resources
This bundle includes many helpful resources to encourage parents and caregivers to talk, read, and sing with their children about play, including book and video recommendations, a tips/activities calendar and a playtime tip sheet.
