Selected facts on caregiving practices and access to play opportunities at home
An optimal home environment includes safe and well-organized physical conditions, opportunities for children to play, explore and discover, and the presence of developmentally appropriate objects, toys and books. In addition, engagement in early stimulation and responsive interactions with caregivers is an essential element of brain development – and of building a solid foundation for a child’s future.
This brochure provides data on children’s access to play and stimulation in the home environment, drawing from comparable data across 90 countries representing over half the global population of children under five. It highlights how critical activities such as play, reading, and other forms of caregiver engagement are unevenly practiced — and how many children are missing out on play at home.
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