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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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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.

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