Founder of the National Institute for Play, Dr Stuart Brown advocates that play is critical for humans of all ages in his TED TALK, 'Play is More than Fun, It's Vital', recorded May 2008, in Pasadena, California.
Have you ever tried describing the smell of grass or feel of sand between your toes to your child? Some things can not be taught be words....they require touching, tasting, listening, smelling, and feeling to truly experience and learn. That's sensory play!
Play is the fundamental learning mode and emotional outlet of childhood. But is all play the same? Turns out, kids need to engage in a various types of play in order to support their emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
The 12 Types of Play Infographic depicts how play evolves as children grow, how social development is linked with play, and the important role parents have in supporting children’s learning through play.
Learning and playing are not separate activities. Play is essential for a child's cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Learning through play is a term used to describe how children make sense of the world around them.
