Teachers can help children learn through the process of play by planning and
organizing learning areas. It has been documented that learning areas assist
children in the development of socioemotional, cognitive, and physical growth
(Shipley, 2007). Learning areas provide children with the opportunity to
explore and experience feelings and cognitive tasks while using motor skills
that are crucial later in life.for example, if the teacher is doing a
unit project on the ocean, having sand and water play is a great way for
children to become familiar with aspects of the ocean.