1. By: Raeann Padilla-Brown

2. Preschoolers learn through their five senses. The senses of touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing are how young children explore the world around them.children

3. Why play is important to a three year old. Play is important for a three year old to stretch their imagination. Play encourages role play

4. A three year old playing.

5. Why play is important for a four year old. Play encourages the beginning of social skills. Play is important because it helps them to learn how to pronounce their words right when they play.

6. A four year old playing.

7. Why play is important for a five year old. The five-year olds activities and interests revolve around home and school. She is content to play with her toys at home and her friends at school. They start to make friends and learn how to share things that they play with.

8. A five year old playing.

9. A picture of all ages playing together (3,4,and 5)

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