Friday, May 25, 2012

My Connections to Play

“Play is the beginning of knowledge.” ~ Anonymous
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” Kay Redfield Jamison (professor of psychiatry)
When I was younger I would leave home and go to a neighbors house and play all day. I do not remember stopping playing to eat. I use to love to play kickball, basketball, and softball. I was a very athletic little girl and I ran with many guys. I was called a tom boy as a child and I would be the little child that did not like to keep their shoes on. I’m a country girl!!
The difference in play today is all the technology. We had video games but we did not sit in the house all day and play them unless it was raining and most of the time we ran around the house. I wish kids would be so attached to the television and go outside and play physical games.
I still love to play. I broke my ankle last year sliding into third base playing softball. I love to be outside and play sports. I have been doing sense I was a child and I will continue to play as long as I am able.  



2 comments:

  1. Hi Shovonne,

    Play makes you stay young. I do not like shoes either I take them off as soon as I get home.

    Lucinda

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  2. I agree play is the beginning of knowledge because children are exploring their surroundings and learning so much each and everyday. We use to play all day too, but the children today just watch tv or play video games.

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