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. [...]

By: Melitsa

Melitsa — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Thanks for promoting the importance of play. It is exciting to see more discussion on recess. Kids need it. I really hope this type of research is going to the trainer teachers too. Melitsas last blog post..Carnival of Parenting Podcasts No.22

By: Annie @ PhD in Parenting

Annie @ PhD in Parenting — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:41:52 +0000

Thanks for sharing this post with me. It is really well written and makes a great point. I've mentioned to my son's school several times that even though they go outside twice per day and to the gym twice per week, I would like to see that increased. Annie @ PhD in Parentings last blog post..BlogHer ‘09

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:43:20 +0000

Fantastic article; thanks for sharing! I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of play for children, especially in regards to “organized learning” like schooltime. It breaks my heart when I hear of schools reducing/eliminating recess time or even physical education instruction time.

By: Meredith Flynn

Meredith Flynn — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:40:17 +0000

This is so good to read. I’ve limited my kids (10 and to two after-school activities only, because I do think they need to spend time just playing. Luckily I live in a street with a lot of kids, so there is always someone to play with.

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By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:21:29 +0000

I am also an advocate of 'child's play'. I love that it is starting to be recognised as an essential part of kid's lives. Most of the learning we do (as home learners) comes from some kind of game or fun life activity. Kids are kids! It's bad enough that so many adults lose the ability to 'play', why should we beat it out of our kids when it's their job. Alisons last blog post..Freaky Home Learner's Enriching Activity