"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Work, Childhood, Children, Learning

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"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

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