Maria Montessori, founder of the exploration-based education philosophy bearing the same name, once said, “Play is the work of a child”. Through play, children develop the basic skills that they need to be successful and happy into adulthood. This infographic by PlaygroundEquipment.com is a fun, colorful collection of quotes about the importance of play for a child’s fundamental growth and development.

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42 Quotes on the Importance of Play

Irma Wallace

Irma Wallace

Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.

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