Two Quotes about Play:
“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can in fold”- Joseph Chilton Pearce
“A child loves his play, not because its easy, but its hard”- Benjamin Spoke (Pediatrician, author)
Play today is extremely different then it was years ago. The added amount of technology was not at use. Thereby a child’s stimulus was play and typically outdoor play. Bikes, parks, lakes and other nature scenes were involved and the ideas of learning about all of these objects took place and added value to the Child's development and learning. I remember when I was at a lake with my family and friends. The ideas of saying “water” and “duck” was a great experience because not only could I see them but I could also touch these objects and describe them as well. Having this real life visual of the stimulus is great for the child because you can use your senses to describe the scene and events that take place. I feel that play should take place outside in the nature scene that really reveals the environment. In today’s world they have centers and “dramatic play”, however it more prevalence was taken outside of the classroom then the about of having a “hands on effect” will be impeccable and truly apply the essence in learning.
