According to child development frameworks, why is play considered critical for development across multiple domains?
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Correct answer: It supports physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth
Play fosters motor activity (physical), problem-solving and imagination (cognitive), interaction with others (social), and emotional expression, thereby supporting holistic development.
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