Quotes:
"School children no longer have the freedom to explore woods and fields and find their own special places. Physical education and recess are being eliminated: new schools are built without playgrounds. Informal neighborhood ball games are a thing of the past, as children are herded into athletic leagues from age five on. (Almon, 2002)
"Children do not play for a reward-praise,money, or food. They play because they like it". (Wardle, 2010)
References: Retrieved from:
Article: Almon, K. (2002). The vital role of play in early childhood education. Gateways, 43. Retrieved from http://www.waldorflibrary.org/Journal_Articles/GW43almon.pdf
Article: Wardle, F. (n.d.). Play as curriculum. Retrieved August 1, 2010, from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=127
Play of Today is not the same of Play of Yesterday
When I think of play today I don't remember the same kind of play when I was a child. When I think of my childhood, I remember a time of playing outside with all the neighborhood kids, riding bikes, and just running around being a kid. I remember hearing all of our mothers yelling out at all of us that it was getting dark and time to come inside. To which all of us always replied the same response, "Just five more minutes, PLEASE". But now things are different and I really don't think the children of today see play the same way we use to when we were kids. I know for me personally as an educator and as a parent I have tried hard to instill these same beliefs with the children I work with, and especially even more so with my own children at home. I want my own children to feel and experience some of the same things I did when I was a child. And that's why me and my husband as parents have made the conscious effort to make outside time with our own children a family affair. A time when we can enjoy the fresh air, enjoy the time outside with our children just playing and enjoying our time as a family.
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Hi Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I agree, it is important to instill the importance of play. My two boys are outside every chance they get. The neighborhood children tend to flock to our house. We enjoy the "old school" games and activities.
I remember my siblings and I went outside and had to be home before the street lights came on or we were in trouble. I recall we were on punishment from going outside and that nearly killed us.
Thank you for your post.
Great post Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteYour description of play during your childhood sounds very fun and nurturing. I only wish that would have had the type of fun you had, I really believe a playful child turns into a happy adult. I'm a very happy person but I think if I would have had the chance to play and explore more I would have a more open mind towards somethings and have more of a free spirit.
Thanks for sharing your experience!