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

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Set 1 Let’s Play, Engagement

 

Set 2 Let’s Play, Communication

 

Set 3 Let’s Play, Identities

 

Set 4 Let’s Play, Well-Being

 

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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