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Ahead of the Game, Behind Every Child

Why children

need to play

By Angi Buys, Head of St Peter’s Pre-Prep
G eorge Dorsey’s quote A little group of chefs are making mud

“Play is the beginning of
pies in the mud kitchen. However,
they are doing so much more than
knowledge,” beautifully
expresses the insightful
explanation around the importance that, as they are experimenting with
measuring, quantities, cause and effect,
of play. Play and learning cannot be as well as putting early mathematics
viewed as two isolated concepts but into context.
rather that learning through play is
fundamental to how young children The engineers on the carpet are
process information and make building with blocks and are creating
sense of the world around them. a small town, complete with bridges,
tunnels, and roads. They are learning
On entering a classroom that upholds the important social skills required
and honours play, your experience to collaborate, share ideas and
would invite you into a space where problem-solve.
there is a kaleidoscope of activity,
movement and exploration. The The last space is occupied by a group
For enquiries or more information visit: joyful energy is tangible as you are of little artists, painting a picture
www.stpeters.co.za Tel: 011 367 6631 welcomed by the sound of chatter, in relation to the theme they are
For admissions information please contact our and conversations are unfolding discussing. Instead of directing the
Admissions Officer on 011 705 3423 or
admissions@stpeters.co.za while the children engage in age- children as to what the picture should
105 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof, Johannesburg appropriate and concrete activities. look like, the teacher allows them to

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