Play gives children different sensory, physical, cognitive and social experiences. Experiences build connections in the brain, which helps children develop physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. It’s important for children to have many types of play experiences. This includes unstructured and structured play, indoor and outdoor play, solo and group play, craft and creative play, and so on. When children get variety, it’s good for all aspects of their learning and development – physical, social, emotional and imaginative.