40 Reasons Why Play is Crucial for Brain Development

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Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states “Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child, and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”

Playground Equipment has compiled 40 reasons why play is crucial for brain development with quotes from various organizations, doctors, and professors. They highlight links to other resources that provide information about brain development for babies and children. Experts include:

  • Professors
  • Doctors
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • NAEYC
  • … and more
Child standing in looking down with bubble floating them around | Play is Crucial for Brain Development