Enhancing Children’s Development through Play: a Task that Must Be Achieved in Early Childhood Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore various ways of enhancing children’s
development in early childhood education through play. The researcher
adopted descriptive study to highlight various categories, stages and values
of play and how adults can support children’s play activities. It was
discovered that the major categories of play are active and amusement play;
and the major values being cognitive and social. Finally, some
recommendations were proffered.