Learning through Play

From Sesame Street in Communities: "Children love to play, and believe it or not, they’re learning as they play. They practice social skills like sharing and empathy. They learn to think critically when they listen to instructions or remember steps. And they learn positive ways to express their emotions. There are so many ways to play. Imaginative or dramatic play can be especially exciting to work into your daily routines." 

Resources

For Printable Play Cards with ideas for play by age group

Visit this website: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Learning_PRINT_PlayCards.pdf

For ideas to add language into play 

Visit Word Play on this website on Sesame Street in Communities (x out of the first screen and it should be in the screen behind):  https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/learning-through-play/?activity=word-play 

For the benefits of giggling together with your children

Visit Silly Power on this website on Sesame Street in Communities  (x out of the first screen and it should be in the screen behind): https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/family-bonding/?activity=silly-power

For even more resources and information, visit semsamestreetincommunities.org