Play and the Developing Child

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Across
  1. 1. Play that develops hand–eye coordination
  2. 4. Play that involves running, jumping, climbing
  3. 10. Play that involves rules, fairness, and winning
  4. 11. Play on their own, without others
  5. 12. Play that helps reduce anxiety or stress
  6. 14. Play that helps with problem-solving
  7. 15. Play where children act out real-life situations
  8. 17. Play that teaches roles in society
  9. 20. Play with words, jokes, and rhymes
  10. 23. Play that helps children test new ideas
  11. 24. Kind of play that is guided by imagination
  12. 25. Play where children invent stories with toys
  13. 28. The stage of play where children start playing together
Down
  1. 1. Play that helps build fine motor skills
  2. 2. Play that involves repeating actions, like banging
  3. 3. Play alongside but not directly with others
  4. 5. Play where children enjoy the feel of materials like sand or water
  5. 6. First stage of play development, watching others
  6. 7. The most natural way for children to learn
  7. 8. Play that helps children express feelings
  8. 9. Play that uses imagination without objects
  9. 10. Play that uses objects like blocks or toys
  10. 13. Play that develops creativity through painting or drawing
  11. 16. Play where children experiment with sounds and rhythms
  12. 18. Play with other children, sharing ideas
  13. 19. Type of play where children pretend to be someone else
  14. 21. Play that builds large muscles
  15. 22. Play that follows fixed rules, like board games
  16. 26. First type of social play involving simple interaction
  17. 27. Play that involves taking turns and sharing