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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Children learn through play

Today, the Detroit Free Press published an article on the importance of play for young children. What I've found is that parents and other adults have one of two reactions: 1) "But of course, let children be children!" or 2) "What? Children need to study, have structure, rules, etc." I submit that play falls in between these two beliefs. What might generally not be known is that play fosters learning. It also promotes confidence and social skills. All of these characteristics are required for children to be successful in school and in life.

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