Quesion 1-
A link for this question from another thread off silky steps below.
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/show...mportance+play
Question 2-
Here is another link what might be useful for this question. again from silky-steps
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16201
Question 3-
Talk about different ways of learning include
Tactical/Kinaesthetic learners
Auditory learners
Visual learners
If you don't know much these learning styles research them on-line :)
Question 4:
Providing that children have a positive and enjoyable environment with a wide range of activities that cover each area of development (Physical, emotional, social, intellectual/cognitive, language and communication) then they are able to develop a variety of skills that they will learn and help them understand about the world and help them come to terms with the changes in their lives.
Link with some extra info for this question.
http://www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1639
Hope this helps :)