Benefits of Play
“Play is the highest form of research.”
Photo by play:groundNYC
Photo by play:groundNYC
Photo by Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor
play
Supports…
creativity,
problem-solving,
critical thinking,
STEM/Science learning, and…
Develops…
social-emotional skills,
collaboration,
teamwork,
a sense of community, and…
Improves children’s health by…
alleviating anxiety and depression,
contributing to bone development,
reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and…
Improves developmental skills such as…
balance,
visual acuity, and
fine and gross motor skills.
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”