Aimless Play Is Not Difficult

The natural and happy way for children to learn is by touching and moving solid objects, not by trying to memorize rules. We are completely on the wrong track when we believe that expensive toys should keep a child happy. When a little girl is busy dressing and dressing her doll, her does not mind interrupting her play for something quite trivial. But see how absorbed she is? This is her work which should not be interrupted. The small fingers are growing skillful. The young mind is learning the meaning of order. For the doll must have her clothes put on exactly right. And yet, learning should be difficult. It is confusing only because they have not yet discovered that learning is natural to