Turtle - Just Playing?

    "Just Playing" is a collaborative series started by Amy of Child Care Station, celebrating the wonderful play of childhood.

  As horrible as it may sound, Kay only comes up with her own imaginative play with I "ignore" her. So while I play with her often, more and more I've been getting suddenly busy doing something else, and she comes up with her own ideas. (Wish I had done this long ago!) 

  "I'm a turtle!" she announced. "And when you talk to me I hide inside my shell!"

She may be "just playing", but....

What is she doing here?

What do you see?

What learning is taking place?

What skills are being practiced/developed?

  I'd love if you would take a moment to let me know what you think and share your observations in a comment. There's no "right" answer, just as there is no "right" way to play! 

  I also invite you to visit the other "Just Playing?" bloggers who are sharing photos of children learning through play this week.

  Thank you for remembering that young children do not "just play." They're also learning, developing, exploring, growing and trying to understand their world. A child's work is play. Play is important!