Children’s Play – More than Fun and Games

This article gives a handout series for parents which provides suggestions for games and play-based activities based on a child’s age.

This NAEYC article follows the play of several preschool children and offers connections to language development, math and spatial skills, and brain science.

This article by an experienced teacher explains that a classroom should be an environment where children are able to feel successful through opportunities to explore without the limitations of adult expectations.

This article presents the importance of creative play in childhood. A few ways parents can foster children’s creative spirit are provided.

This resource notes that the best toys are those that can be played with in many different ways and that are age-appropriate in terms of safety.

This family-focused article emphasizes the benefits of play for toddlers and preschoolers.

This topical guide introduces important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse regarding indoor play.

This resource provides information on what caregivers can do to help when children show high and low sensitivity to various senses.

This page provides activities to help children get outdoors and engaging in muddy activities.

This provides a description and ideas for adding and using loose parts for activities in a child care program.

This page contains information on the value of and how to encourage imaginative play in preschoolers.

This article explains how play can put a child on the road to learning success for life.

The National Toy Hall of Fame recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period.

This article provides examples of play activities for children beginning at birth through age 6 years.

This page provides links to a series of videos showing examples of dramatic play centers being implemented in preschool classrooms to support children’s learning and development.