Thinking and Play

Newborns

Play is important for newborns’ cognitive development. Through play, babies learn about their parents, their world, and such concepts as movement and color.

Raisingchildren.net.au, an Australian parenting website, provides tips and ideas for encouraging newborn cognitive development through play.

Babies

Through play, babies develop skills for thinking, understanding, communicating, remembering, and imagining. Back-and-forth interactions help babies learn about themselves and their world.

Raisingchildren.net.au, an Australian parenting website, provides tips and ideas for encouraging cognitive development for babies through play.

Toddlers

Play is key for toddlers’ cognitive development because toddlers learn through play. Toddlers learn best when they’re interested in an activity, so it’s a good idea to let them lead play.

Raisingchildren.net.au, an Australian parenting website, provides tips and ideas for encouraging cognitive development for babies through play.

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)

Play is important for preschoolers’ cognitive development. They often learn best when they are allowed to lead play.

Raisingchildren.net.au, an Australian parenting website, provides tips and ideas for encouraging cognitive development for babies through play.