My Connections to Play

“Play is so integral to childhood that a child who does not have the opportunities to play is cut off from a major portion of childhood.” -Musselwhite

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” -Kay Redfield Jamison

 

Play was an important part of my growing up from school to home, children  were able to play and use items to make beleive. Without all of the technology we have today we did not have a choice but to play with our toys outside and pretend. The items below represent a few things that I played with as a child. These items were used for what they were meant , but also we used our imagination to pretend they were other things.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is important that we allow children to play, and not get so caught up in academics, especially in the early years. Children need play to help develop their imaginations, social skills, cognitive skills and physical skills. Children need to be able to go out side and to run, jump and play with balls and bikes. Playing should be an important part of a child’s day everyday.