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- ItemEffect of Play on Childhood Growth and Development, A Case Study of Layibi Division Gulu District.(Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning, 2016-08) Acan, EuniceThe study was set out to investigate. The Effect of plays on childhood growth and development,’ a case study of Layibi Division Gulu District. The study was guided by three research objectives these were; To assess the relationship,~y between plays and growth and development in Layibi Division, To identify the ways through which plays influence the childhood growth and development and lastly, To examine the measures which can be undertaken to improve childhood growth and development in Layibi Division. The methodology involved the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods because the researcher intended to use a variety of knowledgeable respondents, Quantitative measures were employed through the use of questionnaires to attain data from the variables under investigation to generate the information. The findings revealed that there exists a positive relationship~j between plays and childhood growth and development This is because plays play lay the foundation for literacy since children learn to make and practice new sounds, Plays also allows adults to learn their children ~ body language Knowing when you should in cooperate yourself in your child’s play is the key here. Play nurtures development and fulfills a baby~ Thborn need to learn. Play takes many forms from shaking a rattle to peek-a-boo to hide-and-seek. Play can be done by the child alone, with another child in a group or with an adult. In addition plays influence childhood growth and development through encouraging adults communicate with the children in their fives, gives the children the chance to be spontaneous, Plays gives children choice, Plays give children the ability to practice physical mo vemen4, balance and test their own fimits in real fife. Some of the measures which can be undertaken to improve childhood growth and development include staff training (teachers), organizing school matches and children par4, the researcher recommended that there is need for the training of teachers and parent on how to deal with children in the community to ensure proper upbringing of the kids.