The Importance of Play

The Importance of Play Animal babies learn the skills they need as adults through playing. If you see video clips of most mammals, they will naturally play. Very young children do not need to be taught to want to play, although they may need help in realising the possibilities for play. Think of when you

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Children should have opportunities to

Children should have opportunities to:Create….rather than duplicate.Initiate….rather than imitate.Make the lines….rather than color in the lines.。Create art…..rather than do crafts.。Make books…..rather than fill in workbooks.Emphasize the process…..rather than the product.Use authentic skills…..rather than drill and practice.Raise questions….rather than answer the teacher’s questions.Solve their own problems….rather than the teacher’s problems.Speak….rather than listen passively.Choose wisely….rather than being

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