Wheat or Whiskey?
I was recently asked, "Why is it important that the child is self-directed when playing at the museum?" I compare it to wheat. 1. Wheat fields are the first stage of making wheat whiskey. "Self-directed" play leads to self-directed learning. 2. Now we have harvested grain. Self-directed learning is a prerequisite to successful higher educational experiences and is often tested prior to college entrance. Employment also requires differing levels of this independent thinking.