PLAY MORE. IT WILL BE VERY GOOD FOR YOU

More play and less control over children. Adults need to play more, too.

clipped from www.sciam.com The Serious Need for Play Free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter and less stressed One study found that kids who played with blocks scored higher on language tests than kids who had no blocks. Perhaps the children with blocks simply spent less time on unproductive activities such as watching TV--but the end result was good for them in any case. JUPITERIMAGES Key Concepts Childhood play is crucial for social, emotional and cognitive ­development. Imaginative and rambunctious “free play,” as opposed to games or structured activities, is the most essential type. Kids and animals that do not play when they are young may grow into anxious, socially maladjusted adults. Freedom Counts clipped from www.sciam.com Face Time clipped from www.sciam.com Stress Relief Play to the Head of the Class clipped from www.sciam.com Play fighting also improves problem solving Let Loose clipped from www.sciam.com rich exposure to social play experiences is more likely to become an adult who can manage unpredictable social situations