Articles for parents
Penn State Extension explains how everyday play is critical for healthy development. Covers sensory, cognitive, motor, and emotional benefits that come from simply allowing children space to explore.
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https://extension.psu.edu/play-is-purposeful
Purposeful play helps kids make discoveries, build knowledge, experiment with literacy and math, self-regulate, and interact socially—while still being fun and engaging.
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Research shows that balancing instructional rigor with purposeful play supports better developmental outcomes and creates more equitable educational environments, especially for children from high-poverty households.
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Studies affirm that play builds social, emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and emotional skills more effectively than rote instruction.
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https://mcm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MCMResearchSummary1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Despite common misconceptions, teens benefit significantly from play—especially creative, self-directed forms like role-playing, costumes, and imaginative games. Purposeful play supports identity exploration, resilience, and mental health.
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Play integrated into middle and high school classrooms—such as creating survival kits, rewriting songs to review content, or designing games—enhances motivation, creativity, and learning ownership among adolescents
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https://chatgpt.com/g/g-p-68b3644ab3f48191aefad8cb5d68802d/c/68bcafa6-92dc-8328-84cf-b43c2f854cd2
Studies affirm that play builds social, emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and emotional skills more effectively than rote instruction.
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https://mcm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MCMResearchSummary1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Children are naturally curious and seem to want to know everything about the world around them. Giving children the opportunity to be curious and explore their environment is important for their development and well-being. Curious children are more likely to learn and retain information, and stay involved and do better in school.
Ply offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children.
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https://www.momwell.com/blog/encouraging-independent-play?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Why Unstructured Play Matters: It empowers kids to explore, be creative, and gain emotional and social skills—all without adult direction. How to Nurture Curiosity: Model curiosity, honor your child’s interests, ask open-ended questions, and provide open-ended materials and time to explore.
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