A gerund phrase is a group of words consisting of a gerund and the modifier(s) and/or (pro)noun(s) or noun phrase(s) that function as the direct object(s), indirect object(s), or complement(s) of the action or state expressed in the gerund, such as: The gerund phrase functions as the subject of the sentence.
He will quickly learn. 5. Kids develop a greater love for reading, writing, and art. Fewer toys allows your children to love books, music, coloring, and painting. And a love for art will help them better appreciate beauty, emotion, and communication in their world.
In play children learn about the give and take of relationships with their friends. They learn to lead and follow and to care for others. 1  Play helps children to think about what they want to do, to plan and to be patient. 2  Through play children learn how to mend mistakes and to feel better after things go wrong. 3  Indoor and outdoor play helps to reduce childrenâs stress.