My hunch is that if we allow ourselves to give who we really are to the children in our care, we will in some way inspire cartwheels in their hearts.
Fred RogersRead
Play is really the work of childhood.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Childhood play is essential for development and learning.
This quote by Fred Rogers emphasizes the importance of play in childhood, suggesting that play is not just a leisure activity but a fundamental aspect of learning and growth during early development. It highlights the notion that through play, children explore, discover, and engage with the world around them, laying the foundation for their future skills and understanding.
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PlayChildhoodDevelopmentLearningEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about childhood development, you might say, 'As Fred Rogers wisely noted, play is really the work of childhood.'
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