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How Does Imagination Build Children's Brains Through Play?

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Thursday 30 October 2025, 6:45PM

By News Online

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Imagination helps children learn and grow.
Imagination helps children learn and grow. Credit: Kindercare

Children’s imaginations are not just sparks of fun, they’re engines for learning and creativity. When we offer open-ended materials, time, and encouragement, our tamariki transform simple items into castles, characters, and stories, stretching their thinking, language, and social-emotional skills. Fostering imaginative play sets children up for deeper problem-solving, independence, and lifelong curiosity and it all begins with their earliest “what if…” moments.

Read the full article to discover how you can nurture your child’s imagination.