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Purposeful Play

Purposeful Play

At Sprague, kindergarten teachers weave “Purposeful Play” into their daily routines to nurture essential academic skills in a fun and engaging way. Through carefully designed play activities, students practice collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication while developing foundational skills like counting, recognizing numbers, and understanding the value of money.

“Purposeful Play is about more than just having fun—it’s about fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth,” said Principal Ann Hofmeier. “These moments of structured play help children explore, learn, and connect with their peers in meaningful ways that build confidence and set the stage for lifelong learning.”

Play is an essential aspect of young learners' development as it fosters critical cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Through play, children engage in problem-solving, creative thinking, and role-playing, which help them make sense of the world around them. It also encourages social skills like sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution, as children navigate interactions with peers.