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Play is a way of learning for children. During a typical preschool day there will be structured and 
												unstructured periods, enabling children to learn through at their own rate. Values that support learning 
												through play include: 
													• Children are viewed as thinkers, reflecting about their world 
													• Purposeful play is when children learn through the process of their efforts 
													• Children gain knowledge by building on a path of ever increasing knowledge 
													• Children are encouraged to make choices and practice individual decision-making 
												Learning environments support purposeful play by:
													• Blocks of various sizes and materials 
													• Materials and time for dramatic, imaginative play 
													• Manipulative and table toys 
													• Art materials and tools to explore 
													• Sensory play materials, including sand and water 
													• A library area 
													• Music and movement activities 
													• Cooking experiences 
													• Computer exploration 
													• Outdoor and gross motor play 
													• A quiet area for the child who needs to be alone
													• Ample and rich language and print 
													• Writing tools and materials 
													At Edustoke you will find a number of playschools, preschools and day cares that teach through the play 
													way methodology.