The use of play-based learning in the early childhood and elementary curriculum has gained traction in recent years. High-quality play-based preschool programmes that expose children to learning and problem-solving through self-initiated activities and teacher guidance can have long-term benefits.
Read MorePlay can help kids learn, plan and even persevere in the face of adversity. As babies become toddlers, their play gets more complex. An alternate hypothesis is that pretend play helps kids develop a skill known as counterfactual reasoning.
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