May 2016 Page 2 - Keep up with the action. Page 3 - Upcom ing Pr ogr am s Page 4 - Golf and Ar ts Refresh G ETO UTANDPLA Y! INTHIS ISSUE: Open spacesand fun places Coralville Parks & Recreation | 1506 8th Street | Coralville 319-248-1750 |...
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May 2016 Page 2 - Keep up with the action. Page 3 - Upcom ing Pr ogr am s Page 4 - Golf and Ar ts Refresh G ETO UTANDPLA Y! INTHIS ISSUE: Open spacesand fun places Coralville Parks & Recreation | 1506 8th Street | Coralville 319-248-1750 | www.coralville.org/parksandrec But what does PLAY mean to a child? For most children, PLAY is everything! Ask a child what is his or her favorite part of the school day and you will often hear recess as a common answer. Why? PLAY brings enjoyment, relaxation, and self-expression to a child? s life! PLAY develops motor skills, self-confidence, cooperation, communication, leadership skills, concentration, vocabulary, abstract thinking, and much more in our children. Summer is the prime season for PLAY with plenty of sunshine, long days, and typically more time to enjoy it. Although it is important for a child to keep up on his or her academic skills during summer break, try to keep in mind PLAY is an important skill needed to enhance one? s life today
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