BRAIN INSIGHTS TO SHARE: Play Is The Way To Develop Brains Best!

Monday, October 22, 2012


Hillary Crowley sent this wonderful poem. She was inspired and wrote it in response to the article I posted on iPadding Toddlers When is Too Soon? and a few other posts I have previously shared on the topic of screen time for young children.  

Photos have been added to the text of the poem to share with you. 
The poem and photos emphasizes the importance of play and interactions with people and real objects for learning and healthy early brain connections!

The printable explains the valuable difference play makes. 

I read a tweet and saw a blog
Young minds, affected, in a fog
Television, switched on all day
Destroying childhood, killing play.
Photo of Baby brain influenced by TV


I felt virtuous - only half an hour
My wee one was a protected flower? 
I thought some more and then said why?                    
No TV a few days c’mon-let’s try.

Photo of The brain benefits from reading together

Next day we did not switch it on
Instead played blocks and had some fun
Out came play dough and some books
Lots of cuddles and a few funny looks.
Photo of Positive parent child interaction



Out came the tea set and a teddy bear
Bottomless pretend tea and cookies to share
On goes music and we go grooving
Wow yes it’s true our brains, improving.

 

Photo of Valuable parent Child Interaction during everyday life activities

That half an hour, we have it back     
To play, to share, to have a yack.
As I chop and cook a dinner for 3
My wee one plays and enlightens me.

Photo of Mom and Daughter enjoying fun interaction together





Enjoy Sharing and Have FUN!



The Brain Development Series was developed with all of these scenes in mind. Each packet is filled with ways to easily provide this opportunity for every child and family ... and the best thing is... it works perfectly during your busy everyday life! 


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Naomi said...

Lovely poem. If only the tv went off in every household for half an hour a day and the children were forced to play (through boredom). The skills and pleasure they and parents could have together or separately. Playtime is great for so many things including bonding and meanless and meaningful chat.

October 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Vivien said...

What a lovely poem with a great reminder for all of us xx

October 26, 2012 at 1:35 PM

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