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Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative to champion play-based learning. Let’s Play!
Child care providers have such an important role turning playtime into braintime. Understanding how different types of play help children grow and learn builds on your existing expertise. When you guide play, you help shape children's brains, leading to positive impacts on executive functioning, social skills, and lifelong well-being.
Play is how kids naturally learn. They use their whole bodies and play with friends in ways that matter to them. Kids learn through play because it's fun! play is essential for all children
All children can learn through play. By making fun spaces, giving some direction, and joining in, you can turn everyday play into powerful learning opportunities. you can power up play for kids
let’s play!
Explore the “Let’s Play” materials and resources to inspire new ways to bring playful learning into the classroom. Visit ctoec.org/play or scan this QR Code for:
• Materials and resources to share with your team. • Family flyer to share with families you serve about the importance of play. • Resources to learn more about the impact of play.
Thank you for the role you play in growing young minds!
LET’S PL A Y !
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