(Source: Canadian Council on Learning)
Link:
https://www.childcarecanada.org/documents/research-policy-practice/17/11/let-children-play-natures-answer-early-learning
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Play enhances every aspect of children’s development and learning, however, it is increasingly rare for children to have long, uninterrupted blocks of time to play indoors and outdoors, by themselves or with their friends. Although children learn to play naturally, we all have a role in ensuring that children have enough time and opportunity to play.
(Source: Canadian Council on Learning) Link: https://www.childcarecanada.org/documents/research-policy-practice/17/11/let-children-play-natures-answer-early-learning
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