Play Time

Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Play is a natural activity for every young child”. In this sense, it could be suggested that it comes instinctively to the children. For example, children have the want for food. Very much like the process of children having the want for food to help them grow is similar to the inherent want to play. Consequently, this helps the children grow “physically, mentally, and socially” (Goodson & Bronson). Introduced in 1998, Play-Doh is one of the most popular and…

One of the possible negative side effects associated with playing video games is eye stress. Those who tend to play video games for extended periods of times are most likely staring at a computer or TV screen for long periods of time without taking that many breaks. This can be stressful on your eyes and can lead to, Computer Vision Syndrome , which is “The name for eye problems caused by computer use (WebMD, Computer Vision Syndrome).” The symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome include blurred…

to readers’ of Shakespeare, as he only appears in the play three times. His actions do not have a hugely significant importance in Hamlet, but his role in the play is still pivotal. The character of Horatio is seen at the beginning and the end of the play, even after the deadly poisoning and sword fight, resulting in the deaths of everyone in the court. Horatio is also one of the only characters to remain sane for the entirety of the play. He is the only person to see heartening sides of…

Preschool, what a time. I had a fun time when I was in preschool. You get to meet new people, make friends, play all day, and most importantly, you get to take a nap during the day. When I went to preschool, I was four years old. Preschool is an enjoyable time for a little kid. When you are little, you don’t know anything yet, all you know is how to play and make up weird adventures in your head. Being that young was fun. We didn’t have to learn anything challenging except how to tie our shoes.…

Basketball vs Baseball Sports have become America’s past time that is enjoyed by millions of people either watching a professional sport on television or recreation playing. These two sports I have followed from the time my children started playing at the ages of seven. Basketball and baseball though they have numerous similarities, they also contrast. Baseball Differences Baseball is a sport that can be played outside only on a field, which is shaped comparable to a diamond. Weather can be a…

or daughter play football. I believe it is a sport even though it is dangerous since it can cause concussions and other negative effects. I would make the decision by seeing how passionate my child is with the sport. I would want my son to be happy and I would support him. However, I will make sure he is aware of the risks he will be taking. In my opinion, I think the player should still be allowed to play when he knows the risks he will be taking. Therefore, I will allow my son to play…

All my life I have wanted to play football and to have that “perfect” play. A play where I got to shine and no one could stop me. A play that mattered and was crucial for the team. A play no one could forget. A play that would forever be within me. That desire motivated me to make that play happen. I had trained hard all summer. I gave everything I had in all the hills we did. I strove to be first in all my races, not letting anyone pass me. I lifted as much weights as I could handle. I gave it…

The play “Spring Awakening” is directed by Shelly Elman and is originally based on Frank Wedekinds play. The a few characters struggling to transition to adulthood. The personal strife of the characters differs through desire, confusion, frustration and many other effects. Nonetheless, the characters all end up with the drastic questions: Who am I? And what does it all mean? When I first heard about the play in class I had no idea what I was actually going to be looking at. The day of the play,…

The Pillowman, the name of the play sounds like it's a sweet and warm play but it is not. The pillowman is a very suspenseful play that had my heart racing. Although the play was really well put together, there were some aspects of the play that held it back from its full potential. First is the play's story. The pillowman get its name from a story in the play about a pillowman convincing children to kill themselves in order to spare them from a hard life. The Pillowman is the story of…

Self-directed Play for Toddlers Watching a toddler play is every mother’s delight. It gives immense pleasure to mothers to see those tiny hands pick up toys, enact different roles, make interesting facial expressions. As the toddler grows up all these are the memories that a mother would cherish for life time. Playing is an important aspect in a toddler’s life. Playing not only keeps them busy but it also enhances their learning and through play they are improving on lot of their skills. One…