Every parent, or person working with or studying children, has to understand why play is so important to childhood development. They also should understand what they, as adults, can do to enhance the experience and to help increase the learning and developmental aspects without taking away the fun! This video answers all of these questions.

*What is play? Why do kids spend so much time playing around?
*From peek-a-boo to soccer, what is the role of fun and play in personal growth?
*Are some kinds of play better than others for development?
*Learn the value of the different types of play: physical, experimental, fantasy, sensory, and social play.
*How can the play environment be shaped to enhance learning?
*When should parents or caregivers join in play and when is it best to stay out?
*The importance of fantasy play from stuffed animals and dolls to video games and all that stuff advertised on Saturday morning TV.
*Learn about the importance of playgroups and nursery groups.
*How toys from stuffed animals to video games contribute to development.
*Do kids really need a roomful of toys or are a few pots and pans enough?
*Do organized games and sports contribute to learning?
*How to arrange rooms and homes for safe play.
*How to create the freedom needed for play while maintaining order.
*How does play change along with cognitive, physical, emotional and social development?

CHILD'S PLAY is based on solid, up-to-date research, yet it's as much fun to watch as the topic suggests!

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