Tag Archives: The Genius of Play

Not Only is it OK to Play, it’s a Necessity of Childhood

By Susan Love | Published Friday, February 3

From Waldorf Today: Children’s play is threatened, say experts who advise that kids – from toddlers to tweens – should be relearning how to play. Roughhousing and fantasy feed development. Scientists disagree about what sort of play is most important, government is loath to regulate the type of toys and technology that increasingly shape the [...]

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Charter for Children's Play

By Donna Brooks | Published Monday, May 4

Charter for Children’s Play Children play best: When adults are watchful but not intrusive, when safe ground lends courage to their discoveries and adventures. When their trust in life is whole, when they welcome the unknown, and are fearless. When the world is shared with them. When there are places and spaces they can make [...]