Two Quotes that summarize what play represented for me in my childhood
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning…They have to play with what they know to be true in order to find out more, and then they can use what they learn in new forms of play.” ~ Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)
Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” Kay Redfield Jamison (professor of psychiatry)
During my childhood play was something we just did. I never remember a time when we didn’t get to play. There was time allocated to play at school, at home, and at friend’s houses. My parents didn’t know about the learning associated with play, they knew children should get out there and play and play I did. I feel through play during my early childhood years have made me well rounded and I thank my family for giving me the opportunity to learn through play. It was important to me and guided the choices I still make today.
All the paper I could find to teach my imaginary students or my stuff animals
and lots of markers, pens, and pencils.
The on different between play today and play when I grew up is technology. I didn’t have the technological gadgets when I grew up. Children have more opportunities today than I did, but play can be basically the same and have the same developmental effects.
Play had a great affect on my life. I was given the opportunity to express myself through play. My cousin and I often played school with our imaginary students. I think that’s why I want to be teacher today because I enjoyed playing school as a child. My cousin who played school with me went to college and has been a teacher for over 15 years. I want to think through play I found my passion for teaching at a early age.
Love your post,
ReplyDeleteSome issues I have are taking recess out of schools. While the children are on the playground they are learning. If you look closely you will see groups of girl’s jump roping, clapping hands and singing songs, and even sitting in a group looking at a book. Some of us think of it as playing but when you look closer they are singing songs that include counting, rhyming and using their imagination. I have heard children talking about a book they read saying “Do you remember this or that? I like the part when?” I thing play is so important for children. Not only are they still learning but they are also learning social skills.
Tonetta,
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned how even though you played all the time as a child and your parents encouraged it they didn't know about the learning associated with it. It made me realize when I wrote my blog and talked about how my parents also encouraged play they too did not have the information we have pertaining to the importance of play. On top of that I now realize the importance of reaching as many parents and even teachers with this information so that more change can be made.