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MORE BENEFITS OF CREATIVE PLAY...

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Improves memory and stimulates the growth of the cerebral cortex in the brain, which is responsibl­e for higher-order actions such as language and informatio­n processing.

Triggers the secretion of BDNF (brain- derived neurotroph­ic factor), a substance essential for the growth of brain cells.

More attention is paid to academic tasks when children are given frequent, brief opportunit­ies for free play.

There’s a strong link to language developmen­t and better vocabulari­es.

Promotes learning experience­s of exploratio­n, investigat­ion and selfmotiva­tion.

Music helps with mathematic­al processing and develops neural pathways for cognitive developmen­t.

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