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Abstract

Children are expected to learn certain skills in preschool, so they are prepared for elementary

school. Would parents rather have their children learn through playing or learn through

worksheets? There are many theories about how guided learning helps children develop. Some

people think that playing is not teaching a child, but some studies have shown that it does help

children learn more effectively, than sitting down and working on a worksheet. There is a

difference between free play and guided play. Free play is when the child is leading the play and

making the rules. Guided play is when an adult is leading the activities. Good quality play begins

with providing activities to motive all areas of development. Guided play also allows the

children to learn more about the environment. Sometimes, free play holds children’s interest

longer, and children become engaged in the activity because they developed it themselves.

Children are expected to learn certain skills in preschool so they are prepared for elementary

school, so Preschool teachers must teach them in a way that will stick with them. Therefore,

guided play and free play is better them just having then sit and listen to what they should know.

Keywords: play, learning, preschool