Even LEGO understands!

Credit: Lego.com
Yes, even LEGO UK realises the importance of literacy, and how play in the early years can benefit development. Check out the article on the ‘Parents’ section of their website – it’s an interesting read!
LEGO.com (2009) quote:
“Through play, children acquire the ability for abstract thought and symbolic representation, and an understanding of rules – all of which are fundamental for linguistic processing.”