Here is an article I found from a link on Parentise. The article is titled Experts: Lack of playtime is hurting children. This very issue has been on my mind for years now. It is one of the reasons we created Ellie Bellie Kids—to encourage imaginative play & creativity. And it is also the motivation for developing Classic Play (our ezine) — to inspire parents by giving them ideas for games/activities kids can play together.
Experts will tell how important playing is to a kid. How important it is for us adults. But really, it's common sense isn't it? At least I thought it was. However, we see it disappearing from the landscape of American Education. Which is unfortunate. Now it is up to me to make sure my kids get as much play time as possible.
So as I sit here watching Ellie and Jonah playing play pin-the-tail on the donkey, I not only notice how adorable they are, I see that they are working out how to take turns, further strengthen their communication and are developing negotiation skills. And while they're learning all of this, there's a heck of a lot giggling in the room. That is bliss.
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Sure, until Jonah decides to play "Pin the tail on the Ellie"... ;)
We haven't gotten overly scheduled yet, but I can see how everything can turn into something that isn't play. I'm just going keep letting her play...cause...that's what kids should be doing!
Ha Cheryl!! That's only a matter of time before that occurs. However, I feel letting them handle it builds character....just as long as it doesn't disintegrate into headlocks and nuggies. Then I might step in. Notice I said *might* ;)
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