The book The Importance of Play: Play activities for children aged 0-17 years, is part of a series of training and resource materials to be used by practitioners working directly with children.

The activities are in the areas of fine motor and gross motor skills; language; cognitive, social, emotional and personal skills; self-help skills; and creative and imaginative skills. These activities aim to stimulate and encourage development and the full potential of the child. The activities suggested will also enable all children to participate.