What is PLAY?

Play is what the child does.

It is an important part of the development of learning.

“Real” play is the process by which a child interacts in his or her environment in such a way that it is SPONTANEOUS and FREE.

Play is inner-directed and non-goal orientated.

Play should never be corrected. It is a child’s choice that is respected and should not be interrupted without an apology.

Play provides a natural outlet for a child’s curiosity, anxiety, and social experiences. Play services a need for a child’s mastery. It is the opportunity by which a child works out his or her life’s “struggles” and learns how to fit into society.