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Definition

Benefits of Play

Physical Benefits

Emotional Benefits

Mental Benefits

Social Benefits

Activity

Activity

The benefits of play are numerous. This exercise will help you identify specific accomplishments your child has gained through play.

Exercise

List the ways in which your child has benefited from play in each functional domain:

1. Physical

2. Emotional

3. Social

4. Mental





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