Don't say you can't play

Author: Vivian Gussin Paley
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: Vivian Gussin Paley, a globally renowned expert in early childhood education, is a MacArthur Fellow. A child's perspective on the world during their childhood can profoundly influence their entire life, especially the harm they suffer during their childhood. If this harm is not released and resolved in a timely manner, it will directly affect their mental health in adulthood. More importantly, children who have been harmed often intensify this harm onto other children. The famous early childhood education expert Vivian Gussin Paley addresses the common exclusion of others in children's games, pointing out that exclusion during play in childhood leads to all forms of exclusion in future life. Children may become suspicious, insecure, resistant, and vulnerable. Paley proposed a new rule in the classroom: "Don't say you can't play." This book vividly describes how Paley, through clever interactions, storytelling, and joint reflection with the children, eventually implemented the new rule and was warmly welcomed by them. The language is fresh and engaging, making it an extremely valuable example of children's psychological education. Parents, teachers, and child psychologists can all benefit greatly from it.