Learning through play is a vital and engaging method for young children to acquire essential skills and knowledge. When children play, they are actually developing important skills like problem-solving and creativity. Play fosters communication and collaboration as children interact with peers, negotiate rules, and express their thoughts and feelings. Most importantly, it cultivates strong bonds between a child and their caregiver, building a foundation of learning and care from the earliest years! 

Looking for more inspiration at home? We love these articles:

*Harnessing the Joy of Open-ended Materials at home.
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-
shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/pubs/tyc_mib2_summer2022_v2.pdf

*Using Open-ended Questions with Children
https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/articles/teaching-children/using-open-ended-
questions-with-children

*Embrace the Possibilities: Materials Matter Open-Ended Materials and Loose Parts
http://www.eceprc.ca/uploads/8/1/5/9/8159697/june_2012_pro.pdf