A pleasing feature of home education is that the transition from Kindergarten to that of the higher grades can be a gradual one. Definite lessons for the first grader require his attention. These lessons are formal and do not resemble play but because seatwork is completed in far less time than the conventional classroom, more time is available for other developmental activities . . .and play.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Power of Play
I'm going to direct you to another blog today, "Moments with Mother Culture" written by Karen Andreola, the author of "A Charlotte Mason Companion," among other books. Her newest post is called Rosy-Cheeked and Resourceful, which talks about the benefits of playtime for children. Here's an excerpt:
Enjoy your day! And don't forget to play!
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