The article focuses on the importance of play in children's literacy and play. Themes and activities that develop knowledge about the acts of reading and writing and the objectives of literacy are inspired by play. Play provides a platform to children for using language and new vocabulary. Narrative abilities of children are stretched by play as it draws children into making up stories. Children's literacy understandings and skills are magnified by play so that their thinking and skills in the actions, gestures, and language of their play become visible. Joining literacy and play offers significant opportunities for children to learn about reading and writing. It also offers opportunities for teachers to assess literacy development of children. Teachers must be careful about the fact that play settings with literacy do not get overstuffed.