Back in November, I wrote a post about the excitement I have about giving our daughter works of rich imagination to read. Well, yesterday, I heard this piece on NPR, which reinforces some of the Anthony Esolen's thoughts I was commenting on in the said piece. This report, however, deals with the need for play in a child's life. The researchers find that there's actually a link between "self-regulated" imaginative play and self-discipline. Imagine that!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Children Need to Play
Back in November, I wrote a post about the excitement I have about giving our daughter works of rich imagination to read. Well, yesterday, I heard this piece on NPR, which reinforces some of the Anthony Esolen's thoughts I was commenting on in the said piece. This report, however, deals with the need for play in a child's life. The researchers find that there's actually a link between "self-regulated" imaginative play and self-discipline. Imagine that!
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Love it!! My husband heard that same commentary and immediately sent me the link to the article online!!! It's a good one!
-Suzi Redman
What a fantastic article! Stephen won't let me buy toys for our son because he says we don't need them...and they take up too much space! He says he's going to teach him to make his own toys out of wood. ..I'm being totally serious. :)
I have to say that it's really tempting (for me) to want to buy the latest and hottest toy. This research is a good reminder that all that "stuff" can hinder their play...
I heard that piece on NPR and thought of all the kids here in WD. It really is a good one!
That picture reminds me of Ethiopia as I saw some children with a circular tube like thingy and a stick rolling it along the roads...thanks for visiting my blog!
Smiles,
jen in mi
wow! i'll have to read this article when i get a chance :)
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