article_snippet.sent: Teachers are set to call for 'play in the curriculum' for schoolchildren up to seven as this is more suitable than educating schoolchildren in a formal way.
article_snippet.sent: Teachers want children to have more play time to encourage greater communication and social skills .
article_snippet.sent: It goes on to suggest learning through play is known to help youngsters develop vital communication and social skills and that 'over-formalisation of learning can cause disaffection with school'.
article_snippet.sent: The motion calls on the NUT to support play in the curriculum at Key Stage 1 (five to seven-year-olds) 'to reflect the needs of the children'.
article_snippet.sent: The motion calls on the NUT to support play  for five to seven-year-olds 'to reflect the needs of the children' The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says children have the right to play and rest, The motion adds.
highlights_snippet.sent: Play helps children develop communication and social skills, children believe .
  