A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on the role of play in children’s wellbeing, children’s play patterns, and adult support for children’s play.
Two decades ago, a German project called, “Der Spielzeugfreie Kindergarten” (the nursery without toys) wanted to see what would happen if they took toys away from kindergartens. All toys from participating classrooms were removed for three months...
https://raisedgood.com/toys-children-less-play/?fbclid=IwAR1slcJoMNp42p…
Judy McKinty
Where there are children, there is play. It is a universal impulse, as old as humanity. Physical play, verbal play, friendship play, solitary play – it is the exercise of body and imagination, marked by humour, challenge, invention and exploration. As essential to childhood as food and drink.
Dr. June Factor
Government of South Australia: Dept of Ed and Children's Services
We the Parents
https://wetheparents.org/importance-of-free-play
A fantastic free resource on the importance of play aimed at parents and all those involved in promoting play...
Deidre Thian
American Acadamy of Pediatrics