Nursery World - Measure for measure (1)

How we place a value on what children like to play with is explored by Philip Waters, who says we can trust in our own personal viewpoints if we know what they are Imagine for a moment that you have two objects in front of you. One is a cardboard box and the other is a hand-held computerised game. Of these two objects, you are asked to choose only one to play with. Similarly, imagine you have a choice to play in either an adventure playground or a school playground, with the latter having less artefacts or equipment to play with. Likewise, imagine you have the choice to play with a person who responds to, and enjoys playing with you, or one who detests playing and doesn't really care much for you or your interests.

Imagine for a moment that you have two objects in front of you. One is a cardboard box and the other is a hand-held computerised game. Of these two objects, you are asked to choose only one to play with. Similarly, imagine you have a choice to play in either an adventure playground or a school playground, with the latter having less artefacts or equipment to play with. Likewise, imagine you have the choice to play with a person who responds to, and enjoys playing with you, or one who detests playing and doesn't really care much for you or your interests.

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