Playtime

I have always seen play as a natural part of a child's day to day life but I have never really given a thought to its functionality. For that reason, I found our discussion interesting because it helped me to think out of the box and see that play is really just a form of communication. When we watch kids play or even interact with them ourselves, we can tune into themes that interest the child and can really come to understand how they perceive the world around them. This new concept has definitely impacted me and now I realize that if you really want a kid to open up to you all it takes is a little playtime! :)