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Taking Playtime Seriously

Play is a universal, cross-cultural and necessary attribute of childhood, essential for development and essential for learning. Experts who study it say that play is intrinsic to children’s natures, but still needs support and attention from the adults around them.

Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/29/well/family/taking-playtime-seriously.html
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