
However...
"In this era of focus on testing and accountability, and emphasis on standards, we've seen this increasing pressure in the early grades in elementary schools, kindergartens and even preschools to get children up to speed to learn specific skills and sub skills that are identified by standards. This has led to much more teacher-led instruction and much less play in school and there is a dramatic disappearance of play across the country."
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FwDdjIQPZ4&w=560&h=315]