When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some
“plaything” at my school,
Please don’t feel the time is wasted in “Play”.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I may be in business someday.
When you see me cooking or tasting foods
Please don’t think that because I enjoy it, it is “Just
Play”.
I’m learning to follow directions and see differences.
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run, and
move my body,
Please don’t say I’m “Just Playing”,
For, you see, I’m learning as I play;
I ’m learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse, or athlete someday.
When you ask me what I’ve done at school today,
And say, “I Just Played”.
Please don’t misunderstand me.
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to enjoy and be successful in my work.
I’m preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I am a child and my work is play.
By Anita Wedley
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