Play is distinct from exploration, which is focused investigation of a new toy or environment; work, which has a definite goal; and games, which are organized activities with a goal such as winning.

Authors

• Person: Peter K. Smith, Anthony Pellegrini Organization: Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
  Play: Learning through play

Sources

• Play: Learning through play www.child-encyclopedia.com Peter K. Smith, Anthony Pellegrini · Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• play concept
• exploration concept
• work concept