Play Therapy

been accepted by society as long as the human story has been recorded and was probably admitted long before this. Play is not only the recreation of the young, but it helps to prepare and train them for their tasks in after life. No doubt it has long been recognized that by means of play the child works off his surplus energy, releases the exuberance of his spirits and expresses his personality in relation to his society. Play is therefore very important for the welfare of every child, and it is very necessary to impress on Local Authorities the necessity of supplying ample playing fields for all children and, when children are accommodated in hostels, homes, nurseries, etc., that play material should be supplied, suitable for children of different