Child's play : historical perspectives and developmental values : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

This research paper on child�s play is comprised of two components: historical perspectives and developmental values. Encompassed in the section on historical perspectives are (a) definitions of play, (b) historical accounts of play, and (c) theories of play both classical and modern. The second half of this paper discusses how play fosters and enhances the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children.