tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post4728465761062123140..comments2023-03-19T01:26:07.503-07:00Comments on Weaving Children And Nature: Research that Benefits Children and FamiliesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14291172655856246028noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post-50803972812662372542013-03-26T08:45:28.551-07:002013-03-26T08:45:28.551-07:00Victoria,
there is no such thing as bad weather, j...Victoria,<br />there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Weather condition (within reason) and the unpredictability it brings are what spurs creative thinking, when building a stick structure and a gust of wind blows it down, the reconstruction has to be sturdier. Or a teacher who supports this unpredictability can offer string and a plastic bag to use the wind power to explore. The only time I don't bring my kids outside is when it is 5 degrees or lower (even then we put warm clothes on to run for a few min.) Thank you for your question.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291172655856246028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post-39779262629739337452013-03-24T18:10:00.410-07:002013-03-24T18:10:00.410-07:00Tina-
I love your idea. This is something I don&#...Tina-<br />I love your idea. This is something I don't often think about where I live (in Vermont). There is so much opportunity here for play in natural settings that I often forget about what play may look like in big cities and such. It could help me in that the weatehr where I live is often unpredictable from day to day so often times teachers keep children inside because of the rain/ice/snow/cold. But is this also affecting a child's development or is it okay for them to play in weather like described above?<br /><br />Victoria LemingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post-62470207379440760932013-03-24T11:29:04.388-07:002013-03-24T11:29:04.388-07:00There are so many benefits to feee play. However,...There are so many benefits to feee play. However, there seems to be little time to add it into the lives of my kindergarteners. I try to allow my students to play academic games that gets them out of their seats. I believe that families are going to have to step-up and insure that their children get free play as much as possible without going over board. This is when your research and research like yours about the importance of play can be beneficial to families. I do not think that most people professionals, parents or other stockholders in education understand the importance of play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post-14334723464106703202013-03-23T22:27:43.811-07:002013-03-23T22:27:43.811-07:00I really liked your proposed research study. I am ...I really liked your proposed research study. I am a big advocate for play within early childhood education. I'd be interested to see the results if this study were actually completed. Limited natural space is a big concern for some centers, so a research study that reveals strategies on how to utilize the small space sounds so helpful. I also really liked how you pulled in teacher education and the community. It sounds likes a great start to research. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781374320322342055.post-60783317105548515072013-03-23T20:28:55.805-07:002013-03-23T20:28:55.805-07:00Tina,
I enjoyed reading your blog this week. Play,...Tina,<br />I enjoyed reading your blog this week. Play, plays an important role in the life of children especially in their develops. I also enjoyed te pictures you posted, I remember also comparing about books wihtout pictures, I always wondered ow was I to unferstand what they are talking about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114294589068994868noreply@blogger.com