Pretend play: why ‘just playing’ is the most important work your child will ever do

If your living room looks like a coloured explosion of building blocks, dollhouse furniture, and dress-up clothes, consider it not a mess, but a highly sophisticated developmental laboratory. Play, and particularly pretend play, is a critical part of a child’s...

The Powerful Learning Hidden Inside Pretend Play

We all have fond memories of childhood — pretending to be someone or something else while playing with friends. Play was free, relaxed and enjoyable, yet we were acquiring valuable skills during those pretend games. Research shows that young children who regularly...

Growing resilient kids through nature play

We celebrate International Day of Play with Nature Play QLD and discover how outdoor play helps build resilience, empathy, and creativity in kids. It's International Day of Play on June 11th 2025. This special day highlights the vital role that play has in the healthy...
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