For example, a child may feel pride in stacking blocks and disappointment when the last block knocks the pile over. Play allows children to express their opinions, experiences and, at times, frustrations. Playing with other children helps a child learn to be part of a group. Play allows the child to learn negotiation, sharing and working skills within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their interests while playing. (Bodrova, E. & Leong D, 2005) Interactions that occur through play help build relationships with peers and teachers. In our society, children have fewer opportunities to use and develop creativity. Children who are not given much time to play may struggle and not know what to do without instructions. By providing the opportunity to play, children develop their imagination which helps brain development. Through play, children have creative ideas to learn. “Play is an enjoyable and intrinsically motivated activity that allows children to be motivated to acquire motor skills and show expressions of pleasure.” (Garner & Bergen, 2006) Play can offer many opportunities to work on strengthening these