My Connections to Play

"Whoever wants to understand much must play much." Gottfried Benn
"If I get to pick what I do, then it's play...if someone else tells me that I have to do it, then it's work." Patricia Nourot






My parents and grandparents always encouraged me to play. My dad was a teacher and basketball coach so he taught how to read when I was 3 years old. He also played sports with me. My mother was so loving and nurturing that I played with dolls because I wanted to be just like her. Play was a very important part of my childhood. I learned so many things from engaging in fun activities. As an adult, I still like to play games with my family and friends.

As a child, we engaged in many outdoor activities. We even created games to play. This is something that has certainly changed. I rarely see children playing outside anymore. Modern technology has taken over. children are more interested in the new age technological devices. I desire for our young children to become more active in outside activities. I would also like to see our young children reading more books instead of being on the computer, video games, and electronic tablets.

Play was an essential part of my childhood. Some of my my fondest memories come from times when I was engaging in fun activities with my brother, other family members, and friends. I was able to learn so much from playing with others. It taught me how to follow directions, share, and get along with others. As an adult, I am still using those valuable life lessons that I learned as a child.