Just Playing
by Anita Wadley
When Im building in the block room,
Please dont say Im Just playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play,
About balance, I may be an architect someday.
When Im getting all dressed up,
Setting the table, caring for the babies,
Dont get the idea Im Just Playing.
I may be a mother or a father someday.
When you see me up to my elbows in paint,
Or standing at an easel, or molding and shaping clay,
Please dont let me hear you say, He is Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
I just might be a teacher someday.
When you see me engrossed in a puzzle
Or some playing at my school,
Please dont feel the time is wasted in play.
For you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I may be in business someday.
When you see me cooking or tasting foods,
Please dont think that because I enjoy it, it is Just Play.
Im learning to follow directions and see the differences.
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run, and move my body,
Please dont say Im Just Playing.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse, or athlete someday.
When you ask me what Ive done at school today,
And I say, I just played.
Please dont misunderstand me.
For, you see, Im learning as I play.
Im learning to enjoy and be successful in my work.
Im preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I am a child and my work is play.
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Sweet poem again today, yorkie. :)