Play

Publication date: August 17, 2023

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Play is a critical component of your child’s learning, development, and well-being. Here are a couple of suggestions to support your child’s engagement in play:

  • Allow your child’s interests to be your guide
  • Ask open-ended questions (how or why?) about what you both are doing while you play
  • If your child asks for help, restate the problem and ask how they think the problem could be solved before offering solutions
  • Give children time to think and respond to questions or to make choices
  • Above all, have fun!

Play Today: A Guide for Families

This booklet describes ideas and examples of quality play experiences for children.

The activities in this book are intended to support children and caregivers/families to play and explore together. Some adaptations are included. Feel free to adapt activities further according to your specific needs.

Above all, play and have fun

Local Libraries

Your local library hosts programs that support play, engagement, and preliteracy skills. The librarians who support these programs are a great resource for any questions you may have about how to engage your child in learning. Check out your local library’s programs today.

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Appetite to Play

This website has a range of activities for children and families and information on healthy eating and physical activity.

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