RAISE SMART KIDS WITH SILLY PLAY: THE SCIENCE OF PLAY AND LEARNING

Play isn’t just fun—it’s learning in disguise. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls play “essential for healthy brain development.”

When kids play games that involve debating, storytelling, building, or connecting ideas, they practice executive function, creativity, and empathy. That’s why a silly game about whether chocolate deserves its own food group can actually teach life skills.

What Kids Learn Through Play:

• Critical Thinking: Making a case, even when it’s absurd.

• Empathy: Arguing the “other side” builds perspective.

• Communication: Learning to share ideas clearly and confidently.

📌 Try This: Swap out one “movie night” this week for a 20-minute game session; try the Grab & Build game! You’ll be surprised how much your child learns while laughing.