Our yard is always messy. My husband is a "collector" (read "semi-hoarder") and our backyard is where he stores his...well, let's just call it junk, shall we? Tools, scrap metal, buckets galore, all ooze out of the garage and onto the grass. (On the plus side, we always find cool stuff to use for crafts and activities in the garage!)
Kay came across a ladder that had similarly been left out and started playing on it.
Kay came across a ladder that had similarly been left out and started playing on it.
To some she may be "just playing," but...
What do you see?
What learning is taking place?
What skills are being practiced or developed?
What do you see?
What learning is taking place?
What skills are being practiced or developed?
We try to remember that young children do not "just play." They learn through play. They develop, experiment and grow through play. Play is a child's job - it's important!
Please take a moment to reflect upon the photos and questions above. I would love for you to share your observations in a comment. I'd also like to invite you to "hop" on over to all of the other bloggers who are sharing photos of children learning through play this week.
Please take a moment to reflect upon the photos and questions above. I would love for you to share your observations in a comment. I'd also like to invite you to "hop" on over to all of the other bloggers who are sharing photos of children learning through play this week.
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Do you support childhood play? Come join us at the Facebook group "Just Playing?"