Play serves many purposes for children. In teaching parents about appropriate activities, the nurse should inform them that play serves which of the following function? (Select all that apply.)

A. Play promotes cognitive development by allowing children to explore and solve problems, enhancing critical thinking skills. B. Play is crucial for social development, helping children learn to interact, share, and cooperate with others. C. Through play, children develop language skills by practicing communication and expanding their vocabulary. D. Temperament is a child's natural disposition and is less influenced by play. E. Physical development is supported by play through activities that improve motor skills, strength, and coordination.