Has it ever struck you that your son should be taking a class instead of just playing? Do you ever worry that all she wants to do is play? RELAX! Play with him and surely, he will be smarter. Loads of research proves that free play, LEGO play, water play, block play, dress-up, MagnaTile play, pretend play all are crucial for making kids become learners, problem solvers, creators, and thinkers. Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)