Comments on: Structured vs. Unstructured Play: Is That What Really Matters?

By: Spaghetti Box Kids

Spaghetti Box Kids — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:32:29 +0000

Amy,

Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad you agree that the emphasis belongs on providing quality playtime.

As for gadgets/ video games–I do make mention of those items from time to time. But sometimes the discussion is likely to disrupt the subject matter of an article, and this was one of those times.

I reference electronic gadgets on my home page, and in various articles (generally in the intro or conclusion when I compare the merits of an activity to the passive/addictive/uncreative nature of gadget activities). I also give the topic consideration in the article: Toys: When Great Grandma Was a Little Girl

Thanks Again–

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:46:02 +0000

Excellent job. You rightly put the emphasis back on basic, quality playtime. It’s really pretty straight forward.

(Although I would have liked some mention of whether you consider video games as quality playtime.)

By: Spaghetti Box Kids

Spaghetti Box Kids — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:14:26 +0000

Thanks, Sam. I’m glad you agree. Of course there are merits to both structured and unstructured play, but the merits are empty without quality play.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:29:58 +0000

Nice job distinguishing between the two types of play, and shedding light on something more important (the consideration of whether a child is fully engaged in the activity). Makes sense.