Play is a paradox. Why would the young of so many species--the very animals at greatest risk for injury and predation--devote so much time and energy to an acti

Play is a paradox. Why would the young of so many species--the very animals at greatest risk for injury and predation--devote so much time and energy to an acti

Understand the value of connecting animals and children From family pets and wild animals to toys, stuffed animals, and media images, animals are a central part

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre

Examines the role of playfulness in animal and human development, highlighting its links to creativity and, in turn, to innovation.