Play and toys play a crucial role in the development of preschool children's multiple intelligence, encompassing linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial-visual, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, and existentialist intelligence. However, there is a need to better understand how specific play activities and toys contribute to the enhancement of these intelligence in preschool children. This study aims to explore how various forms of play and toy interaction contribute to the development of multiple intelligence in preschool-aged children. Utilizing a library research approach, this study reviews existing literature to analyze the role of play and toys on the various dimensions of multiple intelligence. The results of the study demonstrate that diverse play experiences, including imaginative play, constructive play, and social play, can facilitate the development of different intelligence in children. Furthermore, the type of toys children interact with can significantly influence their cognitive and emotional growth across various domains of intelligence. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of providing children with a rich and varied play environment, supplemented with appropriate toys, to support the holistic development of their multiple intelligence. Recommendations are provided for parents, educators, and policymakers to optimize play opportunities and toy selection, thereby fostering children's cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
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