Play ‘boosts children’s development and happiness’, BBC News

Play helps boost children’s language development, problem solving, risk management and independent learning skills, a study reaffirms.

The report, for the Children’s Play Policy Forum, found play improved children’s physical and mental health, as well as their emotional well-being.

It also found playtime in the school playground could enhance academic skills and attitudes and behaviour.

Wednesday’s report is published to coincide with the UK Playday.  Full article

Share:

FacebookTwitterEmailShare