I can go back as far as to when I was 2, I think this is because of the great time that my mom and I had playing dolls, barbies, having tea parties, and swinging on my swingset. Because of her PLAY has and will always be of great importance in my life, with my children and in my CLASSROOM."We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”George Bernard Shaw
“It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them.” Leo F. Buscaglia
I can remember playing with my mom for hours, I have always felt play is much more important that children sitting at a desk. In fact this year some of my families were upset because I wasn't sending homework home, I feel children will have homework from the time they start kindergarten, I just want my students to be able to learn to play, socialize, take turns, and communicate.
I can still remember pushing one of these around, I must of been 2 or 3. I loved hearing the balls when they made the popping sound.
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Thank you for sharing your post. I totally agree with your statement, " I have always felt play is much more important that children sitting at a desk." I see that children do not appreciate play anymore and as educators it is a good thing that we can show them how much play is important and very essential.
ReplyDeleteTinka, you really brought back some memories for me. I would have tea parties for hours with my dolls. And you're right, children should play but I think that parents want to push children before they are ready. They want them to be academically ready for school but they don't think of the social aspect of them being a part of the school community. This is essential and I just don't think they realize it. I admire you for standing your ground and not giving homework. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy reading your posts.
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ReplyDeleteI love your stories of playing dolls and having tea parties with you mom and grandmother. What a wonderful memory! Sometimes we do push too much on our little ones. We need to find a balance. Your picture of the toy brought back a funny memory. My little brother had a similar toy. However, my mom made it so it would not make so much noise. When he was older, he saw one of the toys making noise. He asked my mom why his didn't when he was little. Her secret was out - she had to admit making it more quiet. Thanks for sharing!
Cindy