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Play is the Best Teacher

20th August, 2009 - Posted by LocalMommy -

I am totally amazed at all the toys and manipulatives available for children of all ages from infancy and beyond. The toys entertain the child to the point where they do not have to think on their own. Don’t get me wrong there are alot of great toys but we need to allow our children to play on their own. Play is one of the major ways that children learn. Children learn when they play by using their senses to explore the world around them. It is important for children to be independent thinkers who are comfortable playing by themselves and are able to entertain themselves through free inking and free play. Play without an adult directing the child is important to develop critical thinking skills. Children will be more self reliant and self-confident adults if they are allowed to think on their own and trust their ability to think. How many times as parents have we bought our kids this great toy and they play with the box. Children want to learn and those little brains are big sponges waiting for us to let them soak up the world.

Until Next Time,

LocalMommy