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Quote of the Week: Diane Ackerman

May 30th, 2014 | 0 min. read

Quotation from Diane Ackerman: "Play is our brain's favorite way of learning."

Play benefits young children in many ways, allowing them to express creativity, cooperate with peers, and understand the limits of their growing bodies. Get children playing and watch them learn!

Jenna Roby

A graduate of High Point University, Jenna Roby served as marketing specialist for Gryphon House from 2013-2015.

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