The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/3/e20182058 American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care (2018) Authors: Yogman, Garner, Hutchinson, Hirsh-Pasek, Golinkoff Summary Play is: an activity that is intrinsically motivated, entails active engagement, results in joyful discovery, is voluntary, is fun and spontaneous. [pg. 2] “Children are often seen actively engaged in and passionately…
Read MoreThe cognitive benefits of play: Effects on the learning brain
https://www.parentingscience.com/benefits-of-play.html Author(s): Gwen Dewar, Ph.D. Summary Play improves memory and stimulates the growth of the cerebral cortex Play and exploration trigger the secretion of BDNF, a substance essential for the growth of brain cells Kids pay more attention to academic tasks when they are given frequent, brief opportunities for free play (P.E. is not an…
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