Have we begun to expect too much academically from our children too soon? Children only have up until about second grade to be children where they can play most all of the time.
Children may be expected to know certain things when entering kindergarten but let’s not forget that they can learn through play and not formal-like lessons. This is why educational childrens toys such as adventure playsets and toy blocks are important to have in your children’s play room both at home and in their preschools.
According to Valerie Strauss in an article in the Washington Post “There is solid research on the benefits of well-designed play that teaches kids to ask questions and find their own answers”.
If you as parents see your kids playing with wooden playsets or toy blocks and think they are wasting their time, you may want to re-evaluate your opinions. Allowing your children creative playtime and providing them with open-ended toys will automatically open up exciting teaching opportunities you probably could not plan.
Let’s lessen up on pushing so hard teaching younger kids, toddlers, and preschoolers so that we do not kill the joy of learning in our children before second grade.
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