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Show HOW CHILD WILL LEARN BY DOING "Equal rlay opportunity for every child." This Is the slogan for National Children's day, ohserved generally by American cities to focus public attention on the need for Increased play facilities as an antidote for juvenile ju-venile delinquency and a necessity of normal child development. "The difference between mischievous mischiev-ous little troublemakers and bright, alert 'good' children is largely up to us parents." said Mrs. Edith London Boehm. president of the Child Play association, sponsors of this movement. move-ment. "The children of every age group need tools for constructive play. They must learn by doing. When Johnny, whose father hasn't a job, begs Santa Claus for a train, building blocks or a wagon, be is expressing an everyday need for constructive play that is as vital to his development as bread and shelter. shel-ter. And so is Jane who prays for a doll to dress, a ball or a drawing board. . "Play, contrary to adult standards, is the serious business of childhood. The most enthralling as well as the most educational toys are fhose that permit children to imitate tasks that adults consider drudgery. "For example, miniature mops, scrubbing brushes, brooms, washing boards, irons, etc., that give children a chance to do a real cleaning job in their doll house or play room are favorite and inexpensive playthings. Dressing a doll can teach a little girl neatness and cleanliness and color appreciation as well as mother love. "For physical development give the children kiddie cars, velocipedes, scooters, i oiler skates, sidewalk bicycles, bi-cycles, wagons, see-saws, swings, etc. These playthings keep them in terested and active in the healthful outdoor air." |