Nalini Maistry is an occupational therapist experienced in working with children. Here she gives her insight into why all types of play are good for little ones’ learning. Jean Piaget, who was a Swiss psychologist known for his work in child development, explained that play is the work of children. Simply put, play is the most natural way for children to explore, learn and have fun.
TYPES OF PLAY
As children develop and mature, their play skills move through different stages to support their language, communication, social and emotional development. It is important to note that each child develops at their own pace and not all children may exhibit the same type of play at the same age. Let’s take a quick look at the various stages:
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