The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in their 2018 Clinical Report 'The Power of Play', identifies three key characteristics of Free Play: it is intrinsically motivated (driven by internal desire rather than external rewards), actively engaged (requires physical, mental, or emotional participation), and involves joyful discovery (results in pleasure and learning).

Authors

• Person: Not available Organization: National Institute for Play
  The Importance of Play for Children - National Institute for Play

Sources

• The Importance of Play for Children - National Institute for Play nifplay.org National Institute for Play via serper

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• free play concept
• American Academy of Pediatrics entity