A
load of black laundry.
Let's
play a game.
Match
the socks.
They
are all black,
and
they are all socks, but
Opa's,
and Uncle Joey's, and Aunt Lily's
are
not the same,
a
complicated game.
A
four year old can do it,
can
help, and be included,
enjoy
a sense of accomplishment,
be
proud of her productivity.
A
menial task to me
is
fun for a little one.
While
I quickly fold the big clothes,
she
is heartily matching socks
(sorting
and classifying objects),
noticing
how items are alike and different,
creating
an awareness
vital
for her future learning.
by: Paula D. Nevison
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