Benefits of Play

Play is the highest form of research.
— Albert Einstein
Photo by play:groundNYC

Photo by play:groundNYC

Photo by play:groundNYC

Photo by play:groundNYC

Photo by Rudolph Steiner School of Ann Arbor

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.
— Plato