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Play, it seems, has innate qualities and transcends ages and cultures. All healthy children play. Play was recognized for centuries by many great philosophers as being essential for children’s development, yet as far back as the ancient Greeks some adults tried to control it, and some attempted to abolish it in favor of other activities.

Quote ID: 03515

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Joe Frost

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A History Of Children’s Play And Play Environments

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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