Understanding Play in the Early Years

Tip Sheets for Parents: Play and Development in the Early Years

The importance of play cannot be emphasised enough. The learning that a child does through play is invaluable to their future learning patterns and to developing their skills so that they can become a happy, motivated and competent adult. Please click on the link below to learn more about this:
Learning Together – A Parents Guide to Early Childhood Learning:

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Learning and Developing Through Play

Tip-sheet for Parents of Young Children (Birth to 18 months)

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Tip-sheet for Parents of Young Children (12 months to 3 years)

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Tip-sheet for Parents of Young Children (2½—6 years)

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