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In 2008, when a panel of early childhood development scholars reviewed the research on how young students learn, they concluded that “children need both unstructured free play and playful learning under the gentle guidance of adults,” because “learning takes place best when children are engaged and enjoying themselves.” For a child, playing is learning.

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Pasi Sahlberg, William Doyle

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Let The Children Play

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Jeff Johnson

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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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