Towards a More Playful Spirit

07/23/2007

Towards a More Playful Spirit

When people are smiling they are most receptive to almost anything you want to teach them.
Allen Funt

In our new Beginnings Workshop Book: Play, Bonnie Neugebauer, in her article, "The Spirit of Adult Play," (which can viewed in its entirety in the "Exchange Ideas for You -- FREE" section of our home page at www.ChildCareExchange.com) asks what would happen if...

. . . parents found me playing when they arrived at the center? What would I be doing?

. . . parents came to the center to play with their children? How can I make this happen?

. . . teachers were comfortable playing during the workday? Would it be okay to play alone or with other adults, or would it only be okay to play with children?

. . . I turned my most hateful task into play? How could I accomplish this?

. . . I didn't worry about making mistakes or failing? What if I didn't care about making a fool of myself?

. . . I did the things that I really enjoy frequently? What are those things in my life?

Play on Sale!

You can now purchase all seven Beginnings Workshop Books at a package price. The seven practical teacher training and curriculum development resources provide advice from the field's leading thinkers on play, child development, art, music, movement, drama, brain research, math, science, behavior, and literacy. Check out this bargain!

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Play Mart celebrates 25 years creating safe, environmentally-friendly and fun playground equipment. New Early-childhood products for 2007!

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