Children play in many ways. They play independently, sometimes near each other but with each engrossed in his own activity. As preschoolers mature, they begin to play cooperatively, sharing ideas and dialog as they play.
This morning Bodhi and Austin worked together building a long road and driving their cars around on it together. They talked about being race car drivers, crashing, and getting stuck along the way.
Years of research on children's learning and development document the many benefits of play for children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and language development. Children at play are actively involved in creating themes, solving problems, and developing shared understandings.
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