Nancy Carlsson-Paige - Defending Play

The speaker, an experienced educator, discusses the critical role of play in early childhood development. Over the past decades, societal changes, including increased screen time and commercialization, have reduced children's playtime and altered its quality. This shift has implications for children's creativity, learning, and development. The speaker highlights the decline of play in schools due to a focus on testing and standards, emphasizing the need for play-based learning to foster deeper understanding and growth.

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