New Article Preaches Value of Play

A new article in the New York Times promotes the value of play over academics, especially in the early school years - something Sweden seems to already know. So, while we Americans are tempted to cram knowledge and learning into our children, it seems as though good play will do the trick. (This is especially reassuring for me, since my nearly 8-year-old can't yeat read!) Anyway, it makes an interesting read, and promotes the values we believe in at ABC Leksaker - namely that children grow through playing, especially imaginative play. Read the actual article here:

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