"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." --Fred Rogers
"Play is the answer to how anything new comes about." --Jean Piaget
This course has reminded me that children learn through play. Focus in elementary schools are no longer around play but strictly focus on academics. This is a tough way for many children to be introduced to school and it is not appropriate at all! As an educator of young children, I need to bring back play in my classroom and advocate for my children since I know what is best for their learning and development!
Robin,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you; play is the most valuable learning aid for the children. Play is the reason that the child development learning is not just math, ABCs, shapes, and color. But the child can learn the math, letters, colors and shapes through playing.