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PLAY IS THE WORK OF THE CHILD - M. MONTESSORI

The Power of Play: How Fun and Games Help Children Thrive

 More than just a chance to have fun, play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body, and life in important ways. 

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The Play Gap

Classes for young children that concentrate on academics and force kids to sit in chairs and do worksheets for hours on end are harmful — and now, there is a risk that a new “play disparity” between kids from poor and better-to-do families is widening and could be exacerbated by a push for universal pre-kindergarten. 

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75% of Children Aren't Getting Enough Play

 In the survey of 840 parents, it was found that approximately 75 percent of children under 12 are not getting enough active free play, such as running around or riding bikes. What's more, the issue becomes worse as children grow older. 

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