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Play helps children learn about themselves and their understandings of their expanding physical and social worlds.
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Play gives children opportunities to figure out how things work, how to get along with others and to try on new roles.
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Play stimulates and enhances creativity and imagination.
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Play provides a rich resource for language development and social competence.
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Play encourages thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Play develops perceptual-motor skills (fine and gross, such as eye-hand coordination and balance) and helps develop strength and coordination.
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Play is the integration of language, social, cognitive, imaginative and physical skills.
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Play fosters self-esteem, self-direction and values.
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Play helps children learn and practice social skills such as sharing, negotiation and cooperation.
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Play develops curiosity and increases attention span.
Kathleen Alfano Ph.D. Director of Child Research at Fisher-Price®
Our parenting advice is given as suggestions only. We recommend you also consult your healthcare provider, and urge you to contact them immediately if your question is urgent or about a medical condition.
