tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626974447429315601.post2303783913420788917..comments2023-08-16T11:24:07.170+03:00Comments on Chopping Wood: "Block Centers"? How About Just Letting Kids Play?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626974447429315601.post-43379483583973180092011-11-30T23:41:54.897+02:002011-11-30T23:41:54.897+02:00Dear Rabbi Spolter,
In Michigan you once spoke ab...Dear Rabbi Spolter,<br /><br />In Michigan you once spoke about your disappointment with children who think that Legos are best used with instructions (yes, someone was listening to your drashos). As if the only thing that can be done with Legos is build a prescribed object with a specific Lego set. I strongly agreed with you then and was often frustrated with the Legos available in stores (lots of specialized pieces for specialized models). Fortunately, my parents saved my Legos and now my kids play with them.<br /><br />Of course, the best thing about Legos (and building blocks) is that they can be used for open-ended creative play. The use of these toys should encourage children to pursue their own designs, not to follow directions.<br /><br />Kol tuv,<br />NeilNeil S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04864930330975867635noreply@blogger.com