This is a video we watched in my cognitive development class that I just had to share.
This shows the importance of uninterrupted, self-directed play time with simple, open-ended toys. Rudy is working hard reaching for a toy she wants. She tried over and over, a few times she bats it away by accident, but she keeps trying. Seeing this type of "play" I can't help but think that these are life lessons she is learning that will stick with her for life.
Even though this is just a baby we can apply these same principles to our 3, 4 and 5 year olds. I know some of you, just like I did, wanted to help this sweet child get that toy that she was working so hard for. But by always jumping in to help or doing it for them we are robbing them of that joy of accomplishing a task after hard work, robbing them of the pride they feel when they realize that they can do it. We are taking away the opportunity for them to learn initiative, perseverance and that hard work pays off. We know they will have struggles and obstacles to overcome, let's work now to give them the tools they need to handle them when they come.
The author of the video is Janet Lansbury she is a former actress and model who now, after having her own children in 1994 found her life's work and passion as a parent educator. She has some wonderful information on her website. Please check it out!!
http://www.janetlansbury.com/
This shows the importance of uninterrupted, self-directed play time with simple, open-ended toys. Rudy is working hard reaching for a toy she wants. She tried over and over, a few times she bats it away by accident, but she keeps trying. Seeing this type of "play" I can't help but think that these are life lessons she is learning that will stick with her for life.
Even though this is just a baby we can apply these same principles to our 3, 4 and 5 year olds. I know some of you, just like I did, wanted to help this sweet child get that toy that she was working so hard for. But by always jumping in to help or doing it for them we are robbing them of that joy of accomplishing a task after hard work, robbing them of the pride they feel when they realize that they can do it. We are taking away the opportunity for them to learn initiative, perseverance and that hard work pays off. We know they will have struggles and obstacles to overcome, let's work now to give them the tools they need to handle them when they come.
The author of the video is Janet Lansbury she is a former actress and model who now, after having her own children in 1994 found her life's work and passion as a parent educator. She has some wonderful information on her website. Please check it out!!
http://www.janetlansbury.com/