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Teaching Techniques

Key Aspects of Play in Early Education

  • Published13 Sep 2019
  • Source Edutopia

Play allows another way for children to express themselves. This helps them build vocabulary to describe their thoughts, feelings, and emotions as well as how to interact with others.

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