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Letkidsplay.com
“Play is essential to development as it contributes to the
cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children
and youth. Despite the benefits derived from play for both
children and parents, time for free play has been markedly
reduced for some children.”
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
Did you know:
cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children
and youth. Despite the benefits derived from play for both
children and parents, time for free play has been markedly
reduced for some children.”
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
Did you know:
- 50% of all kindergarten teachers feel children are not ready for
school, not because they don’t know their a,b,c’s and 1, 2, 3’s
but because they are unable to listen, follow rules, and
directions. These are skills you learn through play
- 33% of children under the age of 2 have a TV in their bedroom,
yet pediatricians recommend no TV until 3 years old. Reports
show this can limit a child’s creativity.
- Everyone from the AAP to the CDC to the American Public Health
Association directly link the lack of playtime to the childhood
obesity epidemic.
- Children under the age 5 are not emotionally, socially, physically
or cognitively ready for adult-driven organized activities
- Toddlers and Preschoolers should not be sedentary for more
than 60 minutes at one time, except when they are sleeping.
| Learn more about play at these sites: Alliance for Childhood Playing for Keeps American Association for the Child's Right to Play Play Standards from National Association of Sports and Physical Education American Academy of Pediatrics Play Report Organizations that are Promoting Great Playspaces Center for Creative Play KaBOOM Shane's Inspiration Choose Great Toys Parent Choice Awards Night Light Works Dr. Toy Toys for Children with Autism compiled by an adult with autism |