Comments on: The Importance Of Play

By: Colin Wee

Colin Wee — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:27:33 +0000

I just madea blog post Primary School Maths – should I push my child? – talking about my son and how he’s quite ahead of himself. I liked your ’4th R’ quote so much, I included it into the post. I totally agree. Children should learn to take a step back and have ‘recess’ – and we shouldn’t push them too hard just because we can.
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By: Tegan

Tegan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:50:41 +0000

Awesum article and points of view. I too believe in the importance of play for young children. Play is how our children learn in the early years we cant take that away from them. I think the government needs to stop looking at numbers and ranks and look at child enjoyment in learning and encouragement.

By: Carnival of Play and Playdough Recipe | Planning With Kids

Carnival of Play and Playdough Recipe | Planning With Kids — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:02:25 +0000

[...] A great parenting blog that I like to read, PhD in Parenting, is hosting a Carnival of Play from April 1 – 15. I have written about children’s play a number of times on this blog, most recently at the beginning of March with The Importance Of Play. [...]