"Play, while it cannot change the external realities of children’s lives, can be a vehicle for children to explore and enjoy their differences and similarities and to create, even for a brief time, a more just world where everyone is an equal and valued participant."
Patricia G. Ramsey
Contemporary American educational psychologist
Contemporary American educational psychologist
"Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand."
- Chinese proverb
- Chinese proverb
These two quotes are two of my favorites that I believe go hand-in-hand. Play is the cornerstone of my philosophy of early childhood education, and the first quote describes one of the biggest reasons I believe it to be true. The second quote deals with learning, and simply and perfectly describes why play is so important to learning in early childhood environments.
Amber,
ReplyDeleteI want to say thanks for your work this term. You posts on your blog, as well as in our discussions, were always interesting and easy to read. You also gave useful input on my blog posts that reaffirmed what we have learned in class, and your discussions were always thought provoking.
Thanks again!
Amy