Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child.
Joan Almon
Contemporary American educator
Play is our brain's favorite way of learning.
Diane Ackerman
Contemporary American author
Contemporary American author
The people in my life supported play when I was younger by allowing me to explore the world around me. I was able to venture out into the forest and discover all the wonders surrounding me. My family would take me to the creek or water and we would spend hours playing, exploring, and discovering.
I feel that play today is different from the play in which I engaged in as a child. I loved playing outside, building forts in the woods, digging clay out of the side of the hill, climbing trees, digging for snails, swimming, catching crayfish and fireflies. Children today would much rather stay inside and play video games because it's too hot outside. Playing outside is important for children. They have so much to learn from exploring the world around them.
Crystal- I completely agree with you regarding outdoor play. How many things do our young children miss out on by always staying indoors. I think it's important to have a good balance of technology and imagination. However, I'm still from the school of thought that we played outside until it got dark, and we were happy that way! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteCrystal, I definitely agree with you that play is not like it use to be children would rather be indoors on video games rather than enjoying the outdoors.
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