Kids need play almost as much as they need food. While they won’t necessarily die without play, it is crucial for optimal growth and development, and if they don’t get it, they will suffer greatly. But like food, not all play is created equal.
The Balanced Play Diet pyramid might help. This interesting model was created by Dr. Amanda Gummer, a child development expert and founder of a UK-based group called the Good Play Guide that strives to “make the world a more playful place.” Her inverted pyramid is based on the way nutritional advice is often depicted, but it focuses on play instead.
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