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Peer reviewedJambor, Tom – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2000
Describes how children's play contributes to brain development. Details the importance of early experience for brain development, arguing that the optimal learning activities to promote brain development are complex, use many senses simultaneously, and are perceived as relevant, useful, emotionally engaging, and novel. Suggests that informal play…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
