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​Learning through play (Early years)

Learning through play is vital for the healthy brain development of young children. It's important to support play for all children from birth so they are ready for a school education.

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Sesame Street and LEGO to help young refugee children learn through play

Sesame Street and LEGO to help young refugee children learn through play

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G20 leaders say investment in early childhood development is 'high priority'

G20 leaders say investment in early childhood development is 'high priority'

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$1bn to improve health and nutrition of the world's poorest children

$1bn to improve health and nutrition of the world's poorest children

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Inclusive playground lets all children have fun together at refugee camp

Inclusive playground lets all children have fun together at refugee camp

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How children, families and countries can play their way to happiness and success

How children, families and countries can play their way to happiness and success

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More countries are spreading the word about early childhood development

More countries are spreading the word about early childhood development

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South Africa 'needs to promote role of fathers in early childhood care'

South Africa 'needs to promote role of fathers in early childhood care'

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Global Youth Ambassadors S/Hero Week: meet our early childhood development champion Stephen

Global Youth Ambassadors S/Hero Week: meet our early childhood development champion Stephen

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"If early childhood development is a priority, a lot of things can happen"

"If early childhood development is a priority, a lot of things can happen"

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"We need to invest and commit ourselves to free, quality education that is founded on innovation, empowerment and engagement"

"We need to invest and commit ourselves to free, quality education that is founded on innovation, empowerment and engagement"

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"Our school has 420 children who are vulnerable or disabled from Nairobi slums"

"Our school has 420 children who are vulnerable or disabled from Nairobi slums"

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"Children who come to day care are confident, happy, alert and can express themselves"

"Children who come to day care are confident, happy, alert and can express themselves"

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Learning through play (early childhood development)

Find out about the importance of learning through play and the serious issues if a young child is not given enough opportunity to play.