Good day everyone...

I've had a great week. I managed to complete some assignments and to write tests on or before they were due. I quite enjoy this semester, it is for sure challenging, but hey, what is life without challenges? 

O wow, how interesting study unit 3 was for me. Now this was my most favourite study unit so far in LSKM 221. Who knew that something fun like playing would have so much educational value? Not me! 

I learned about the different characteristics of play and how each one is important on its own, but also all together. The most interesting one for me was "Players supply meaning to play." Each child has their own interpretation of materials when playing. I believe this is so important for them to develop their own ideas of how things are and work. 

Also the levels of play was new for me. I enjoyed learning this new concepts and what each one means. It is also amazing to see what role playing plays in music education. It develops discipline, group work, therapeutic effects and many more. 

As a former teacher I would incorporate playing educational games much more in my classroom and especially in music education. 

Keep on going on my fellow former teachers. 

Till my next blog...

Karmi