Why Is Play So Important for kids?

· Play is how children learn and making it fun is nature's way of ensuring children get lots and lots of practice.

·  The games children play are directly linked to the needs of the growing body and mind.

·  Children have much more to learn and it takes much longer to grow up.

·  So many skills to learn - such as how to walk, talk and make things with your hands.

·  Each one needs lots of time spent playing and practising to perfection.It is how they learn.

· If play is a child's work then they must also have the tools for their trade.

· Toys are tools that help a child to enjoy play.