During a moment of silent solitary play at a block workshop sponsored by Child Care Resources of Indian Rive County in Vero Beach, Florida on October 4, 2018, Mirna wrote her journal……
“It made me reflect on certain situations pertaining to my state of mind at this moment. I have a loved one going through recovery of a brain tumor and I feel like everything in my life is chaotic and disorganized. Playing with blocks gave me a sense of control and organization. Having every block fit perfectly and orderly, gave me a balance.”
Visual harmony and order rendered through block play with a corresponding inner realignment of emotional control and balance. What a perfect illustration of how play soothes and heals distressing thoughts and feelings. Let us not miss the opportunity to offer children abundant silent, solitary self active play experiences, a mindfulness practice.
Drew Thoughts 