The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education (PDF)

URL: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/powerfulroleofplay.pdf

This publication, part of the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children series, discusses the critical role of play for children, particularly in early childhood. Play is an important context in which children learn, experiment with new ideas, and make sense of the world around them.