Playing with puzzles and building blocks alongside their parents is more beneficial to toddlers than learning to read and write at a young age, according to a university psychologist.
Cambridge University lecturer David Whitebread said it was important for parents to play with their children, as these youngsters were more likely to enjoy solving problems, and better equipped to cope with failure.
Former primary school teacher Mr Whitebread also claimed the government was overly concerned with getting children to learn the 3Rs at an ever decreasing age, and said younger children were better off learning to cook alongside their parents. Full article
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