-D.W. Winnicott
"Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs."
-James L. Hymes, Jr., child development specialist,Author
My parents supported play when I was a child. They made sure that I went outside on a regular basis and played with my friends. They also provided me with toys that I was interested in to play with. When I was a child I loved to play with baby dolls. I had several baby dolls and accessories to take care of them. I also loved to swing so my parents would take me to the park a lot so that I could swing.
I think that play is still similar to when I was a child. Kids are outside playing tag and hide and seek. Children are still playing with dolls and swinging on swings. The only thing that is different than when I was a child is kids are staying inside a lot more playing with videos games now. They are not outside running around or engaging in pretend play.
Play is very important for children. Engaging in play is how children learn about the world around them and how they learn to be creative. It is very important for children to play everyday so that they can grow and develop. Play is a natural part of life.
Sheketa,
ReplyDeleteI agree that kids are still outside playing. As parents my husband and I encourage our children to get outside adn try to limit their TV time. I have to admit that it is harder to do this during the winter months and I find my little ones playing video games or watching tv more.
I also loved to play on the swing set in my childhood. I love how you stated that play is a natural part of life. I wish more people understood how important play is for children and for learning.
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