'Dummy' The Importance of Play: Unstructured Play for Children's Development
While structured activities and academic achievement are important, unstructured play is equally crucial for children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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Through play, children explore their surroundings, experiment with ideas, develop creativity and problem-solving skills, and learn to interact with others. Parents can encourage unstructured play by providing open-ended toys, creating safe play spaces, and allowing children time for self-directed exploration.