5 Proven Benefits Of Play
Wondering about the importance of play for children? Read here of latest insights on this important topic: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/08/31/642567651/5-proven-benefits-of-play
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Research on Play in Childhood
True Play: Why Kids Need Play Sanctuaries for Their Emotions
Play provides children with emotional outlet and maturing. Read full report here: http://macnamara.ca/portfolio_category/play/
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If you want your kid to get a good job, let them play more
Play is connected in research to getting a good job later in life. Read about it here: https://qz.com/1217146/child-development-kids-that-play-more-often-are-better-prepared-for-employment/
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Give childhood back to children
More proof of the need for children to be allowed free play: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/give-childhood-back-to-children-if-we-want-our-offspring-to-have-happy-productive-and-moral-lives-we-9054433.html
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The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
The following article by Dr. Peter Gray offers compelling research and insight into trends in children’s play in America. “The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents” by Peter Gray was published in Volume 3, issue 4, of the Strong’s American Journal of Play, and is posted here with their
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Children should learn mainly through play until age of eight, says Lego
Now even Lego says that play is the best teacher early on. Read their findings here: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/mar/15/children-learn-play-age-eight-lego
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One More Reason To Reach For A Paper Book Before Bed
Report on research demonstrates that E-Readers might be ruining sleep – Better buy paper books instead! Read the post.
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We’re ruining our kids with Minecraft: The case for unstructured play
Research continues to affirm that play, more than any other activity or program, gives children the support they need for robust brain development. Read the post.
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Play ‘boosts children’s development and happiness’
“The report also found families and communities benefited from play initiatives and wanted action to improve them.” Read More
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