You are a teacher in a pre-K classroom. You firmly believe that physical development plays a vital role in developing the whole child. One of the parents in your class, Mrs. Schumacher, approaches you at pick-up time one day with concerns that her four-year-old daughter, Blair, is just playing all day. She's worried that Blair won't be ready for kindergarten next year as a result. You discuss the issue in depth with Mrs. Schumacher and assure her that Blair is developing the skills needed through play that will lead to other skills when ready. Knowing of her concern, you decide to make a handout that describes the benefits of play in physical development, so you can share this information with all parents in the class in case they have similar concerns.

Develop a handout you can share with parents that discusses the importance of physical development for pre-K children. Your handout should include at least three benefits of play in developing physical skills.