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2. The science of Brain Development
Power of PLAY
The science of Brain Development

3. PLAY and LEARNING
Play can help us be more adaptive, collaborative, spontaneous and joyful. Brown believes that the relaxation and trust resulting from people playing together can lead to an increased willingness to take risks. - Boston Children’s Museum

6. Play and HEALTH
As Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician and child development researcher at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, stated in guidelines laid out in the American Academy of Pediatricians journal in 2011, “Play is essential to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical wellbeing of children beginning in early childhood.”

16. PLAY and LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
For toddlers who are beginning to talk, play creates opportunities to learn new words. Silly songs and movement games teach words and concepts such as body parts and opposites. Active play can involve naming places and actions. Simple pretend play, like feeding a baby doll or playing with a doctor kit or toy farm, lets children repeat what a parent, doctor, or farmer might say. - Boston Children’s Museum

24. PLAY and SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Play is a wonderful way to nurture these characteristics in children. Through explorative play, children can find endless ways to satisfy their curiosity. Working out difficult puzzles or games helps a child learn both patience and perseverance, and builds a child’s sense of accomplishment and confidence. Social play promotes children’s negotiation skills and supports emotional development. So encourage your children to play and get them started in the right direction down that path to success.
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PLAY and CREATIVITY
Play and creativity are intimately linked. The experience of play and the creative process both require observation, discovery, experimentation, questioning, and making connections. Also central to both play and creativity is divergent thinking, where many paths offer potential solutions.
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38. PLAY and CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
While it is clear that play, both solitary and in groups, enhances children’s cognitive development, group play also provides important cultural and social benefits. Group play transcends cultural, social and ethnic differences and allows children to make connections with others who may not look or speak like them. Play is a natural way for young children from different backgrounds to engage with others, sharing joyful experiences that build trust. - Boston Children’s Museum