the canDIshhh tales

When I was young, I remember going to my grandparent's house to play with my cousins.  We would be running around in the garden, setting up tents and enjoying ourselves.  As the years passed and technology reached new heights - we had game boys, family computers and desktops.  But I have to say, nothing beats playing for real - running around, sweating it out under the sun and using our hands and whatever material we can find around to play with - it was a different high. A few weeks ago, the kids experienced this same high with their friends.  We learned about the importance of real play where all five senses were used.  I never thought about it actually that when kids are playing for real, using their hands all sweaty and dirty - that they actually use all their senses!  For me it was all about exercising - letting them sweat it out and practicing running and improving their motor skills!  It was an eye opener that even through real play - kids are...