tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4166578148669873312..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Praising Play - Poetry FridayLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36778248263155852592015-12-13T20:38:10.125-07:002015-12-13T20:38:10.125-07:00Thanks, Matt!Thanks, Matt!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84937608668028718552015-12-13T19:19:15.144-07:002015-12-13T19:19:15.144-07:00Great rhythm for a poem about playing - love it!Great rhythm for a poem about playing - love it!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18210540432299170422015-12-13T17:05:03.229-07:002015-12-13T17:05:03.229-07:00I love that sculpture too and tried to discover wh...I love that sculpture too and tried to discover where it was, but the picture info didn't say. Your coloring night sounds wonderful. I think I've giving a few coloring books this year, maybe that big pack of 64 crayolas, too! Thanks Joyce.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54808752645988000872015-12-13T16:38:09.897-07:002015-12-13T16:38:09.897-07:00The sculpture is wonderful, and your poem so evoca...The sculpture is wonderful, and your poem so evocative. I love the rhythm! Our library just sponsored an adult coloring night! Someone put on old show tunes and everyone sang along as they colored!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31342120112872299692015-12-12T19:08:57.405-07:002015-12-12T19:08:57.405-07:00I like the four square too, Mary Lee. Lots of thin...I like the four square too, Mary Lee. Lots of things to play on the playground!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41702565360556900922015-12-12T16:47:18.048-07:002015-12-12T16:47:18.048-07:00Donna takes to the swings, and I to the four-squar...Donna takes to the swings, and I to the four-square. I go back to fourth grade every time I play!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20065670523485883692015-12-12T14:11:39.603-07:002015-12-12T14:11:39.603-07:00You're welcome, Bridget, I do think your writi...You're welcome, Bridget, I do think your writing, so simple and apt, is a constant inspiration. Play is key!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79974616158328222252015-12-12T13:35:49.289-07:002015-12-12T13:35:49.289-07:00Yes, yes, play! Thank you, Linda, for the advice w...Yes, yes, play! Thank you, Linda, for the advice we all need to hear and heed - play every day. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10286596956445342962015-12-12T08:15:06.461-07:002015-12-12T08:15:06.461-07:00Agreed, Violet. Thank you!Agreed, Violet. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75476975209837576242015-12-12T08:14:45.511-07:002015-12-12T08:14:45.511-07:00Thanks, Catherine and Donna. I love to swing still...Thanks, Catherine and Donna. I love to swing still, too. And Donna, you're right, it makes us be in the 'heart' of things, allowing the kids to pick their own favorite activity. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17334188164430220772015-12-12T07:52:08.413-07:002015-12-12T07:52:08.413-07:00When I taught, I ALWAYS claimed a swing for a bit!...When I taught, I ALWAYS claimed a swing for a bit! The kids loved that I would swing with them...actually made supervising playground easier, as I could see everyone and most took a bit of time to come over and talk to me while I was swinging!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42039218164216616562015-12-12T04:49:44.356-07:002015-12-12T04:49:44.356-07:00It's astonishing to me that we have studies ab...It's astonishing to me that we have studies about the importance of play for kids, but I'm happy to have permission to jump on the swings the next time I walk through the school playground! Love your playful poem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80251829946376822292015-12-11T21:47:53.802-07:002015-12-11T21:47:53.802-07:00Lovely - and a perfect photo to go with it. Oh to ...Lovely - and a perfect photo to go with it. Oh to keep the light-heartedness of childhood play always. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16319998365159553842015-12-11T14:27:39.112-07:002015-12-11T14:27:39.112-07:00Thanks Donna. It's okay, I feel the same way. ...Thanks Donna. It's okay, I feel the same way. Check this article out from The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/04/hey-parents-leave-those-kids-alone/358631/Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53588115803340534512015-12-11T14:16:18.256-07:002015-12-11T14:16:18.256-07:00Happy to hear what you do, Kimberley. Happy to hear what you do, Kimberley. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84618227376533494812015-12-11T13:53:55.673-07:002015-12-11T13:53:55.673-07:00We were so free to play with no adult hovering ove...We were so free to play with no adult hovering over us, no grownup induced rules for games, and no fences to keep us close. And though there is seemingly more danger in the world, I strongly believe that we are killing our kids with our overprotectiveness. They are growing up to be bullies, be bullied, be wimps and overweight. There. I said it.<br />Sigh. I don't think the dangers are quite as bad in general as we are led to believe. And I believe also that it is time for us to take back what we have lost.<br />Wow. A rant.<br />I LOVE your poem. So sing-song and happy. And thus it should be!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31000910324995165982015-12-11T11:58:11.878-07:002015-12-11T11:58:11.878-07:00Yes. Play. Sometimes I think the best thing I give...Yes. Play. Sometimes I think the best thing I give my gifted children is the gift of play. They are freed up to think and explore. Thank you for this.Kimberley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944774091932084680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47552582125355659372015-12-11T09:26:33.607-07:002015-12-11T09:26:33.607-07:00Yes, hurrah for Montessori schools, where Imi goes...Yes, hurrah for Montessori schools, where Imi goes now, & of course my school where Ingrid goes get the kids out as often as they can. Glad to hear your news, Tabatha.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29045160782882507522015-12-11T09:25:24.607-07:002015-12-11T09:25:24.607-07:00I don't think any play it either, Jane. I'...I don't think any play it either, Jane. I'll ask Ingrid. She and her friends are very into making up stories and playing them out at recess. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47076276167846022015-12-11T09:15:00.176-07:002015-12-11T09:15:00.176-07:00We live next door to a Montessori school, so I hea...We live next door to a Montessori school, so I hear children playing a lot! Let's hear it for playfulness, at any age :-) Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-445836144591520832015-12-11T09:12:17.342-07:002015-12-11T09:12:17.342-07:00Thanks for the joy here, Linda B! And I love the &...Thanks for the joy here, Linda B! And I love the "mother may I"--something seldom heard these days.Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78578926778378756732015-12-11T08:59:14.557-07:002015-12-11T08:59:14.557-07:00Although your mom was worried, it sounds like a go...Although your mom was worried, it sounds like a good memory, Jama. My daughter has taught the grand-girls how to play hopscotch. They love it. We all need a little jumping around outside, don't we? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31921820193595897602015-12-11T08:50:27.240-07:002015-12-11T08:50:27.240-07:00Thanks for the great reminder to indulge the child...Thanks for the great reminder to indulge the child within. Your poem brought back pleasant memories of playing hopscotch in grade school. Once I stayed after school to play with my friend and lost track of time -- my mom was so worried.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24613832661346049262015-12-11T08:27:31.056-07:002015-12-11T08:27:31.056-07:00I love that picture, found on PhotoPin! Thank you ...I love that picture, found on PhotoPin! Thank you for the idea of "play" instead of "work". Adds a lot of 'fun', doesn't it?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18020034147672309132015-12-11T08:12:35.144-07:002015-12-11T08:12:35.144-07:00Thank you so much for your much-needed topical pos...Thank you so much for your much-needed topical post! I love reminiscing about all the childhood activities your lively poem brings to mind. "Play" is one of my favorite things to do, as well as one of my favorite words. I especially like to substitute "play" for "work"--as in "I'm playing with that" instead of "I'm working on that." Makes a task--or even a "work" assignment--seem less onerous and high-stakes serious. Thank you, too, for including the photo of the children at play. My heroes! God bless you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242799850857058817noreply@blogger.com