Learning through play

Play is more than just fun. But just how important is it in contributing to children’s learning and wellbeing?
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Michael Morse, CC0, pexels.com

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According to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has a fundamental right to participate freely in play. We might associate learning through play with young children, but play is beneficial at all ages.

When adults and children play, everyone thrives. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkoff discuss the importance of play.

Infusing everyday activities with fun supports children’s learning.

Kathryn Bates on why restricting children’s opportunities to play risks widening the learning gap.

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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff / 11 June 2024
A family play joyfully with a skipping rope.
Charlotte Anne Wright, Ally S. Masters, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek / 11 May 2023
Two children helping with the washing. They are playing with washing baskets over their heads and a pile of clean socks in front of them.
Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 27 April 2023
Characters playing outdoors together in nature.
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