Should Minnesota do more to encourage ‘purposeful play’ at school?
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Minnesota is training teachers "around the state on the importance of so-called purposeful play — when teachers subtly guide children to learning goals through games, art and general fun," reports the New York Times.
Today's Question: What was your playtime like when you were in kindergarten? Are you aware of changes at schools since then? Should Minnesota do more to encourage 'purposeful play' at school?
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