How much free play do you allow your littles?
Here's my schedule:
6:30-8:30: Free play, TV is on to help out with hectic drop offs (Educational shows only- LeapFrog Phonics, etc)
9:00 Snack
9:15: Craft/Art Project, outdoor project in nice weather
10:00-12:00 Free play
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Songs/Story time
1-3:00 naps
3:00-5:30 Free play
So, as you can see, I have a TON of free play- but I have 2 year olds - 4yrs, and they create the most wonderful games, and keep themselves occupied. They don't hurt eachother, play anything inappropriate, or anything, and I have always throught that creativity and free play was very important. AND, yes, it makes for an easier day when they all occupy each other.
Can you have too much free play?
Here's my schedule:
6:30-8:30: Free play, TV is on to help out with hectic drop offs (Educational shows only- LeapFrog Phonics, etc)
9:00 Snack
9:15: Craft/Art Project, outdoor project in nice weather
10:00-12:00 Free play
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Songs/Story time
1-3:00 naps
3:00-5:30 Free play
So, as you can see, I have a TON of free play- but I have 2 year olds - 4yrs, and they create the most wonderful games, and keep themselves occupied. They don't hurt eachother, play anything inappropriate, or anything, and I have always throught that creativity and free play was very important. AND, yes, it makes for an easier day when they all occupy each other.
Can you have too much free play?
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