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How does play influence a student's learning capacity? How can a teacher support student discovery through play in the classroom?

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Play is a powerful tool teacher's can maximize to enhance students' learning. Play provides a variety of benefits to students and their development.

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How does play influence a student's learning capacity?

The benefits of play on student learning are numerous. Play time is an integral component of childhood development. Having regular opportunities to play increases children's attention to teacher-directed, curriculum-based tasks. The opportunities to interact with pretend play skills enhances children's social-emotional development, including communication ...

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