Letting children play can support development

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Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10–15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organizational skills, according to a study conducted by researchers from SWPS University and Istanbul University. The paper “The Dynamics of Pretend Play: Exploring Organization, Elaboration, and Imagination in Early Childhood” was published in the journal Early Education […]

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