Play is not just for children - it is important for adults to play too.

Playing with your child will help him or her in many important ways, including:

• Having less behavior problems

• Building language skills

• Learning shapes, sizes, numbers and colors

• Building a strong and positive parent-child relationship

Playing with your child when he or she is young can help him or her later in school.

Let your child pick what you play and how you play it.  Avoid giving directions, saying negative comments or asking lots of questions.

Have fun playing with your child!