Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Re: typical day/play
Gerard Westenberg
<<,It does seem like most people that
replied had younger kids. I think they are much easier to unschool because play is the best teacher. >>
Just thought I'd share a quote on play and older kids from Martin Williams, in One-to-One: A Practical Guide to Educating Your Child At Home ( I got this from FUN Books btw) -
"Play is not often given the respect that it deserves. For many people it conjures up an idea of wasting time and not being involved in constructive activity. In reality, play is the means by which children learn. When children are playing they engage all their faculties in what they are doing and it is in this way that they discover things about themselves and the world around them.
This is obvious for very young children - one can actually see their skills and understanding develop as they play with objects that fall within their grasp. The significance of play as a means of learning is, however, undervalued for older children. Adults sometimes consider play to be frivolous and try to direct children towards more 'educational' activities. This is a mistake. Nothing is more educational than playing and, rather than obstructing it, parents should constantly be looking for ways to give their children more opportunities to play". ....Leonie
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replied had younger kids. I think they are much easier to unschool because play is the best teacher. >>
Just thought I'd share a quote on play and older kids from Martin Williams, in One-to-One: A Practical Guide to Educating Your Child At Home ( I got this from FUN Books btw) -
"Play is not often given the respect that it deserves. For many people it conjures up an idea of wasting time and not being involved in constructive activity. In reality, play is the means by which children learn. When children are playing they engage all their faculties in what they are doing and it is in this way that they discover things about themselves and the world around them.
This is obvious for very young children - one can actually see their skills and understanding develop as they play with objects that fall within their grasp. The significance of play as a means of learning is, however, undervalued for older children. Adults sometimes consider play to be frivolous and try to direct children towards more 'educational' activities. This is a mistake. Nothing is more educational than playing and, rather than obstructing it, parents should constantly be looking for ways to give their children more opportunities to play". ....Leonie
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zenmomma *
>>Just thought I'd share a quote on play and older kids from MartinThis is a GREAT quote! I'm saving it to use in my upcoming local newsletter.
>>Williams, in One-to-One: A Practical Guide to Educating Your Child At
>>Home...>>
Thanks for posting it!
Life is good.
~Mary
"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green
earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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