The Power of Play
Play = Learning!
When you hear the word PLAY, you probably think of fun, amusement and recreation. Despite the word’s long-held connotation, decades of research have proven that children’s free play has a powerful influence on their intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
That’s right, when children pretend, build, climb and explore, they’re not just having fun...
That’s where the Children’s Museum of Richmond comes in! We give all of our community’s children an environment where they can get back to the basics of play and simply be kids. By motivating this behavior, we are setting children on the path to a stronger future!
To learn more, click on the links below:
Play is an Important Part of Childhood Development
Richmond Times Dispatch, February 21, 2010
The Importance of Play in Preschool
Cognitive Learning through Play: Preschool Play Leads to Real Life Cognitive Development
