CAREABOUTKIDS

PARENTS: Cooperative social play is important for teaching children how to use objects and activities as substitutes for the real thing. When child care center children are playing "pretend" with a playmate they are practicing principles of give and take, setting goals sharing the same space, and exchanging information. Some play involving language is good for developing both communication skills and an understanding of concepts behind the words.MY WORD: Children that attend a child care center are exposed to many different learning experiences that would not be possible otherwise.