Blogging on the Long Weekend
Well, the long weekend is here and the craze has hit. Between getting a garden in, visiting with family and friends (with lots of cousins for my son to play with), birthday parties, and the seeding season on the farm, I find that I’m sneaking to the computer when I think no one will notice. Last night, my sweetheart actually had to ask me to shut down three times as I tried to catch up on reading the latest posts. Apparently the midnight hour had approached and our mornings come very early.
So here I am, posting again as my son enjoys a lively chat with his stuffed animals. Thank goodness for developing imaginations. Which brings me to my question – is there research in the development of the brain around the transition of using imagination and creativity with 3-D forms to using imagination and creativity with 2-D (computer technology, video games, etc) forms. When does a child have the foundation to switch gears and conceptualize creativity in a 2-D form? I think some of the these answers would be beneficial within the realm of early/elementary education. Though I intend to look further into this question, I am going to ask all my blogging friends to think about this and send me your thoughts. If you come across some interesting information, I would greatly welcome it. As I find answers I’ll send them out.
Take care and have a fabulous long weekend.
What an interesting point, Tam. One of my concerns with new technologies and toys is that they don’t allow for enough imagination. I definitely prefer to see young children playing with wooden blocks or make-believe than with a toy that does the same, specific thing everytime you press the button. Keep us updated if you find more information on the topic!