for me it is the simple reason that I would not be able to watch them if they were to leave the classroom area to go and play toys. I do understand what you mean and I do allow for that during free play. I try my best to understand each child, their style of learning, what their likes are and what not. i learn this by allowing straight free play in the summer and preschool from sept to june. I have never had a kid resist any of the lessons overall, as I make sure that I have something for everyone.

Just thought that I would explain my post....lol I know you aren't picking on me... It's just my set up...oh and by the way...I always try to follow the kids interest. If there were ever a time all of the kids said I don't want to do this and we all want to play, then that is exactly what we would do....

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