Deb Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi We're looking for a quote to explain to parents what 'learning through play' means. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Whilst fully endorsing the principle, personally I do not like the expression as I feel parents interpret it as - children are just playing. Whereas, we know that children learn best through play supported by caring and sensitive adults who extend their learning. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I would suggest you've provided your own quote there! But we know you mean from an 'expert' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 found some good ones HERE LIKE THIS “Play is the beginning of knowledge.” OR Joseph Chilton Pearce quotes “Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.” OR “It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them.” Leo F. Buscaglia quotes (American guru, tireless advocate of the power of love, 1924-1998) OR “If animals play, this is because play is useful in the struggle for survival; because play practices and so perfects the skills needed in adult life” Susanna Miller quotes There are many more to choose from. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 You might find a quote amongst these....? http://www.strongmuseum.org/about_play/quotes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 'Play is the work of children' sorry can't remember who wrote this quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 "Learning to Play, Playing to Learn" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 'Play is the work of children' sorry can't remember who wrote this quote. Froebel ?? Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks everybody for your great suggestions. Have added the websites to my list of favourites too. Now which one to choose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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