Why is play important for children’s development? So many reasons! You can use this free printable poster as a reminder of all the benefits of play.
Why is play important?
Play means…
exploring, talking, thinking, trying, imagining, daydreaming,
inventing, risk taking, giving, sharing, making choices, working,
relaxing, challenging, taking turns, pausing, running, skipping,
jumping, shouting, whispering, singing, making friends,
being yourself, being someone else, role playing, acting,
caring, negotiating, reading, writing, counting, measuring,
trying things out, feeling, leading, following, problem solving,
storytelling, building, laughing, smiling…..
learning.
Let’s prioritise play and value its central importance to childhood.
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Please send me a Play Poster. If possible, please send me two posters for each of my preschool classrooms.
Thank you,
Debbie Roddy
Hi Debbie. Please click on the link in the article and you can download and print as many copies as you would like.
Love this- Play- Play Therapy- this poster hits the nail on the head for us early childhood/ prary educators!
Your website is the very best. I have been in this field for 35 years and your lessons and ideas are an inspiration.
Thank you so much Laurel. So happy you like the resources here.
Great information!!
Thank you for posters they will be useful to explain to parents about the importance of play.
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