Why is play important for students? by Heather Lawrence https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd Play - uninterrupted, unstructured play is vital to children's learning. What are some of your opinions and thoughts about this. en-us 2015-03-18 00:10:02 UTC 2025-11-09 23:31:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/baby.jpg Play is an essential part of every child's life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well as social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.  Tonjia Waldon https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/54312838 2015-03-22 00:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/54312838 I agree play is an important part of a healthy learning environment. It destresses and opens the mind to new experiences. https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/54851578 Wanda Christie

]]> 2015-03-25 16:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/54851578 play! https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55238731 Playing helps children act out

real world situations in a safe

environment. Plus its fun. you can

sneak a lot of learning in around play.-

-Erin Hill

]]> 2015-03-28 01:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55238731 Lisa Broyles lbroyles1 https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55304197 Play is great for small children to learn and interact together.

]]> 2015-03-30 00:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55304197 According to Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MSEd: Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength.  Toni Eggleton  tcollins81 https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55304938 2015-03-30 01:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55304938 It allows them to work out their anxieties and allows for socialization which is essential for development.  chadwicktfoster https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55370423 Chadwick Foster

]]> 2015-03-30 15:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55370423 Kristen Higgins https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55447235 I think play is important for physical development but also to help de-stress from the day's worries.

]]> 2015-03-31 01:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55447235 Gerald Russell dobyque4 https://padlet.com/heatherfawn32/y0i1n91io9wd/wish/55538088 During play, children also increase their social competence and emotional maturity.

School success largely depends on children’s ability to interact positively with their peers and adults.

Play is vital to children’s social development.

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