They need help and support to learn how to share and take turns. They enjoy playing in a group. They like to give and receive affection. Play Encourages Learning For young children, play is their work. Children learn many important things about themselves, about others, and about how things work.
Children use toys and objects to stand for other things.
They also like to pretend to be other people or imaginary characters. They can use things like boxes, paper bags, dolls, old clothes, and stuffed animals to play make-believe. All children grow, learn, and develop at different rates. The information in this brochure is considered typical for this age. If we do all we can to help children develop now, they will have the best chance to do well in school and in life.