What is Play?

 What is Play?

In our first week -February 23rd.  I learned a lot about what play is. The talk about play was helpful because I found out that play is not about having fun. We talked about what play means and how it helps kids with their bodies, feelings, emotions and thinking. I liked when we shared stories about when we were kids and what w


e used to do for fun. Hearing about what my classmate did when they were kids made me think about my childhood and the games I used to play. I remembered how playing with my friends helped me work with others talk to people and figure out problems without knowing I was learning. These memories made me think about play in a way and it made more sense because it was connected to my own life.

We also talked about the problems with play nowadays. Some of the problems we talked about were that there are not outdoor spaces kids use technology too much they have to study a lot and they do not have enough time to just play. This made me think about how kids today might not get to play like we did when we were kids. It made me realize that we need to make sure kids have time to play and be active at school and at home.

At the end of the talk we took some time to think about what we learned and how we felt about it. This was helpful because it made me think carefully about what I learned about play and how it changed my thoughts about it. I realized that taking the time to think about what I learned is important because it helps me connect what I learned in class to my own life and to what I will do, in the future when I am teaching.

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  1. Namgay SeldonMay 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM

    This is a heartfelt and reflective post. I really liked how you connected the concept of play with your own childhood experiences and learning. Your discussion about the challenges children face today, such as limited outdoor play and too much screen time, is very relevant and thoughtful. The reflection clearly shows how your understanding of play has grown and how it will influence your future teaching practices. Great reflection!

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  2. Choki WangmoMay 18, 2026 at 1:11 AM

    I love how you shared your own childhood memories to show why play matters, and it is wonderful that you are already thinking about how this will shape your future classroom. You did a great job identifying the shift in perspective and moving from "play is just for fun" to understanding its role in developing bodies, feelings, and problem-solving skills.

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