Tip #28 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Alder) - Learning as Play
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #28 Learning Is Child's Play Play is children's work. ~Maria Montessori We often transfer our hurried lives onto our children. We think they should always be busy with something and it had better be productive. Often, we do not allow them just to be . Just to play . You remember that children learn best by doing . They are active learners. Young children learn more by their experiences than through words alone. That is why it is especially important for parents to provide a variety of experiences for their children. In this book, you will read about many ways to work with your child, but, please, do not forget about the importance of play ! Through play, cognitive, social, and emotional growth is accomplished. Through play and using their imagination, children learn about their world in ways no gr...