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  2. Nov 11, 2019 · November 11, 2019. What is play? Play is multi-faceted, complex and dynamic, eluding easy definition. It is usually felt to be a universal activity and children are often portrayed as having an inherent desire and capacity to play. Play has been defined as an activity that is:

  3. Like play itself, the many definitions of play are varied. Psychologist Peter Gray (2008) notes several widely recognized characteristics of play: Through play, children learn to persist, interact, engage, invent, and act out their ideas and share them. Play affirms and stimulates childrens creativity and nurtures the “thinking

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  4. Whether solitary, dramatic, parallel, social, cooperative, onlooker, object, fantasy, physical, constructive, or games with rules, play, in all of its forms, is a teaching practice that optimally facilitates young childrens development and learning.

  5. www.naeyc.org › resources › topicsPlay | NAEYC

    Play is an important part of children's learning and development. Find articles on how to intentionally connect play and learning, ideas to share with families, and the latest research about learning and play.

  6. In this article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Nell & Drew describe elements of play that make it joyful and a rememberable experience for children and families.

  7. Play is at the heart of childhood. Through play, children learn how to collaborate, how to negotiate rules and relationships, and how to imagine and create. They learn to find and solve problems, think flexibly and critically, and communicate effectively.

  8. Dec 21, 2021 · Cognitive development. Play builds skills such as intrinsic motivation and executive functioning. Executive functioning includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-regulation. Children use these skills to learn, solve problems, follow directions, and pay attention. Play also supports early math skills such as spatial concepts.

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