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academic learning and play  

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  • Play has an important place in the classroom and is a critical element of the learning process, particularly for younger children. For preschool-aged children, play is a key learning experience that teaches social skills and self-regulation and fosters cognitive capabilities, such as creativity and working memory. [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Academic Learning and Play]

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