Ms. George Play Blog Post Sample
Playing in the Snow
Kids should be outside playing in the snow according to researchers!
Charters, L. (2012). Child's play may benefit myopia. Ophthalmology Times, 37(4), 1.
‘Good-fit’ teacher–child play interactions and the subsequent autonomous play of preschool children.
In this article, the particular study that was conducted was done with the purpose of testing a model of adult-child play interactions found in preschool classrooms. These studies were based on the work and theories of Vygotsky as well as neo-Vygotskian scholars. The reason behind this study was due to concerns that have been expressed in the past on direct adult involvement in children’s play. Researchers believe that when teachers and parents don’t interact with children at play, they are missing opportunities to foster early development. More specifically they are not helping enhance social, cognitive, and language growth. Contrastingly, other theorists argue that adult-child play does more harm than good in a child. Some theorists believe that play training imposes on children a single, correct way to play that may be incongruous with their interests, needs, and cultural traditions. Several studies conducted previously also show greater adult interaction is related to lower le
I think kids playing outside is very good for their mental health and will impact them positively. Especially in the cool crisp winter air.
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