Cognitive Development Through Play. Play is linked with better language skills. Psychologist edward fisher analyzed 46 published studies of the cognitive benefits of play fisher 1999.
Play contributes to cognitive development in a number of ways. Play is linked with better language skills. In recent years there has been more recognition and emphasis put on the importance of.
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Leila s specializes in developing a child s cognitive abilities by providing several types of play through their school day. Piaget s theory is that together the four stages and their respective sub stages of play help the child to develop their cognition understanding what actions they can take in different situations the effects of their actions are likely to have and whether those actions are right for the circumstance. Studies reveal a link between play particularly symbolic pretend play and the development of language skills. Play is important for cognitive development.