Jack In The Basket...More Than Just Playing

When you see me combing the bushes for bugs,

Or packing my pockets with choice things I find,

Don’t pass it off as “just playing.”

For, you see, I’m learning as I play.

I may be a scientist someday.

When you see me engrossed in a puzzle,

Or “plaything” at my school,

Please don’t feel the time is wasted in “play”

For, you see, I’m learning as I play.

I’m learning to solve problems and concentrate.

I may be in business someday.

When you see me cooking or tasting foods,

Please don’t think that because I enjoy it, it is just “play”

For, you see, I’m learning as I play.

I’m learning how my body works.

I may be a doctor, nurse, or athlete someday.

When you ask me what I’ve done at school today,

And I say “I played,”

Please don’t misunderstand me.

For, you see, I’m learning as I play.

I’m learning to be successful in work.

I’m preparing for tomorrow.

Today, I’m a child and my work is play.

Anita Wadley

Mosaic Monday