One of the hottest topics in early childhood education is the role of play in the classroom. Although early childhood educators understand the importance of incorporating play into a developmentally appropriate curriculum many parents have a difficult time understanding why their child is playing in the classroom. Watch the video below titledThe Role of Play in the Overly-Academic Classroom. Now imagine that you have recently had several parents in your classroom ask you about why their child is playing in the classroom.You have decided to write a letter to the parents to help them understand why play has been incorporated into your classroom and how it is benefiting the development of their children. Please post your letter as your initial response to this discussion.Your letter should include the following:INCLUDES TWO ANSWERS TO HELP YOU SCORE BETTER
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