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9 Types of Play and Why They Matter - AAAStateofPlay.com - Infographic

9 Types of Play and Why They Matter - AAAStateofPlay.com - Infographic

9 Types of Play and Why They Matter - AAAStateofPlay.com - Infographic

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"Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn." ~ O. Fred Donaldson

When children play, they enter a natural and ever-evolving state of learning and growth. There are many different forms of play, and each one provides unique and fundamental fuel for a child's development. This infographic explores just a few types of play that children need to thrive physically, socially, mentally, and emotionally.

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