“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning” – Diane Ackeman. This is one of my favourite quotes. It really sums up what play is. When children are playing they are learning and it is essential to their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Play makes children happy and allows them to immerse themselves in pleasure and enjoyment. For children to learn they need to be happy, so it is crucial that children are given time and freedom to play. The development