THE ROLE OF PLAY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Abstract
For early childhood education, play is vitally essential. It is a vital process that helps young children learn, grow, and develop in all areas cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and linguistic and it goes beyond simple enjoyment and games.
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