Benefits of unstructured play

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Unstructured play is nature's way of building your young child's brain. Young children are naturally drawn to objects, to creative uses of such simple things as measuring cups, boxes, empty boxes. An empty box is a terrific brain builder. It is a mistake to put children in front of too many electronics which actually do their thinking for them. When the parts of the brain that are developing early on actually require hands-on, physical, three-dimensional use. Be sure that your child has opportunities to use his or her own creativity in figuring out how the world works through the use of concrete, unstructured play.

See Jane M. Healy, PhD's video on Benefits of unstructured play...Unstructured play is nature's way of building your young child's brain. Young children are naturally drawn to objects, to creative uses of such simple things as measuring cups, boxes, empty boxes.

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Jane M. Healy, PhD

Educational Psychologist

Jane Healy is a teacher and educational psychologist who has worked with all ages from pre-school to graduate school.  Her major research interest has been in finding practical applications of current brain research for teachers and parents.  A graduate of Smith College, she holds a MA from John Carroll University, a PhD from Case Western Reserve University, and post-doctoral work in developmental neuropsychology.  She has served on the faculty of Cleveland State University. Her many years of experience include: parent, classroom teacher, reading/learning specialist, elementary administrator, and clinician.  She is recognized internationally as an author, lecturer, and consultant. She has received international media coverage, including Nightline, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN and NPR, for her ideas about the impact of technology, media and culture on children's brain development and learning.

Although Jane has received many honors, including being twice named the "Educator of the Year" by Delta Kappa Gamma, she claims that she and her husband have learned most of what they know from the process of raising three sons (and now their six grandchildren).

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