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Play as inspiration

Published: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:45 a.m. MDT
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What helps children be more creative?

Pretend play: dolls and figures, making up stories, becoming lions and tigers

Exploratory play: trying new things, touching, pouring, tasting, taking apart and putting back together

Games and puzzles: solving problems, making mistakes, getting from one point to another

Social play: interacting with other children, learning, communicating

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