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Play

Why play is serious emotional work for children

Play gives children a way to process, practise, test boundaries, and reconnect. It can be one of the clearest windows into their world.

By GazalaApril 15, 20263 min read

Children playing together outdoors

Play is not just a break from learning. For children, play is often how learning, emotional processing, and connection happen.

Watch the story inside the play

Repeated themes in play can show what a child is practising or processing. Follow their lead before directing the activity.

Shared play can become a gentle route back to connection.

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