“To give a child a mechanical toy is equivalent to playing for him” ~ Walter Wood “Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father.” ~ Roger von Oech “The activities that are the easiest, cheapest, and most fun to do – such as singing, playing games, reading, storytelling, and just talking and listening – are also the best for child development.” ~ Jerome Singer “The gift of Play is that it invites us to create without attachment, explore without a destination, and enjoy without complexity.” ~ Vince Gowmon “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. “Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” ~ Abraham Maslow “Life is playfulness…We need to play so that we can rediscover the magic all around us.” ~ Flora Colao It’s this engagement between limbs of the body and bones of the earth where true balance and centeredness emerge.” ~ David Sobel “Children more than ever, need opportunities to be in their bodies in the world – jumping rope, bicycling, stream hopping, and fort building. It’s the doorway into the child’s heart!” ~ Vince Gowmon ![]() It is endless, delightful, deep, engaging, practical learning. “When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.” ~ Linda Naiman “Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs.” ~ James L. “For a small child there is no division between playing and learning between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.” ~ Penelope Leach It’s not about getting from A-Z, but rather dreaming beyond both.” ~ Vince Gowmon “Supporting children to play requires us to remember what life is all about. “All animals, except man, know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it.” ~ Samuel Butler “A man is getting old when he walks around a puddle instead of through it.” ~ R.C. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” ~ Alan W. “This is the real secret of life-to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. “Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein ![]() “A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men.” ~ Roald Dahl “It’s okay to be absurd, ridiculous and downright irrational at times silliness is the sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills of life.” ~ Richelle E. The best toys a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor and plays with them.” ~ Anonymous As kids demonstrate, play is not over there, but forever here and now.” ~ Vince Gowmon Rather, play, like music, is a force that we feel in our bones and that whispers in our heart. It is not something to finally get to when work ends. ![]() “Play isn’t something separate from the daily grind of life. Happy scrolling! For more inspiring articles, research, tips and tools, subscribe to Vince’s free e-newsletter. I also encourage you to watch this short, fun and inspiring video called Come Out & Play ~ Embracing Life’s Infinite Playground.Īlso… check out Vince’s book: Let the Fire Burn ~ Nurturing the Creative Spirit of Children, A Children’s Book for Adults If your appetite for quotes is not quite satiated, check out my list of Inspiring Quotes for Child Learning and Development and Inspiring Quotes to Ignite Imagination, Wonder and Laughter. You will see that I have weaved in a few of my own quotes as well. And of course, they elucidate why play serves the health and development of children. These teachers express why play is so vital to our professional paths, creativity, purpose, relationships, learning, personal well-being and connection to life. “When we make Play the foundation of learning, we teach the Whole child.” ~ Vince Gowmon Click To TweetĮnjoy this selection of quotes on play from luminaries past and present.
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