I had a nice talk with one of my favorite parents yesterday about the play-education scheme at the Garden School. We both agreed that the kids are tired of desk work, and because of the splendid weather, they are just dying to get outside all the time and simply play.
This is a "good" for kids. They have learned what they have learned, and now it's time to let that gel while they are simply playing. Play actually teaches better than work. How often have you learned from work in comparison to learned from play. When a human is fully engaged in something they enjoy, it becomes play.
In addition, what we have found over the years is that every time we take a break from desk time, when we return, the kids seem to understand it all very clearly. As Edith says, the longer the public system stays in the classroom the less they learn. That's true, so these recess breaks are the glue and hinges of a good education.
Play is a God word. It's the image of full joy. Play comes out of love which is an expression of full joy. Capturing that joy this week in pictures for a special project has been a snap. Edith has been photographing the kids and it's her best work by far. But the kids have been so happy and so ready for new things, that their faces reflect that happiness.
Today is going to be a special and wonderful day. We are still working on summer because it's going to be quite a show. We have planned and planned and we hope the kids have a ball. I'm sorry gas is so high. We are negotiating now about trips. We may not be able to do the Nashville trip, but we will indeed do something fun.
Today we will have our 30 minute awards program and then go to the playground for a cookout. We hope our parents will come and enjoy it. It starts at 3:00. Please bring a small desert or salad or pasta or chip and dip to share. We are serving hot dogs compliments of Phoebe's grandparents.
See you later!
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