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Play is how children learn.
Play is how children learn.
From stacking blocks and filling containers to pretending, climbing, exploring outside, and helping with everyday routines, play gives young children opportunities to think, communicate, move, problem-solve, and connect with the people around them.
Play doesn’t have to be complicated or carefully planned. Some of the best learning happens when children are given time to explore, repeat, experiment, make mistakes, and discover what happens next.
Everyday Routines
Outside & Exploring
Movement & Messy Play
Connection & Books
Boredom Has a Purpose.
Children don’t need every moment of their day planned, entertained, or filled. Quiet, unstructured time gives them space to wonder, explore, create, problem-solve, and decide what to do next.
When we resist the urge to immediately fill those empty moments, children have the opportunity to practice initiating their own play and following their own ideas. Sometimes “I’m bored” is simply the beginning of figuring out what comes next.
You don’t have to fill every gap. Sometimes giving your child space is part of supporting their development.
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