Rough-and-Tumble Play
Rough-and-tumble play generally refers to motor play that may have the appearance of aggression to outside observers while the children are aware they are engaged playfully. Most forms of active motor play require close and nearly constant supervision, and this is particularly true for rough-andtumble play (Carlson, 2011a; Carlson, 2011b). Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, worries that “In preschool, the natural mayhem that 3-5 year olds engage in (normal rough and tumble play)
Rough-and-tumble play—when properly monitored—can be a healthy and fun part of young children’s physical development.
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is usually suppressed by a well meaning preschool teacher and parents who prefer quiet and order to the seeming chaos that is typical of free childhood play. . . . When there are smiles and continuing friendships, rambunctious play is healthy” (Adelsick, 2010, p. 2).
Rough-and-Tumble Play
Rough-and-tumble play generally refers to motor play that may have the appearance of aggression to outside observers while the children are aware they are engaged playfully. Most forms of active motor play require close and nearly constant supervision, and this is particularly true for rough-andtumble play (Carlson, 2011a; Carlson, 2011b). Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, worries that “In preschool, the natural mayhem that 3-5 year olds engage in (normal rough and tumble play)
Rough-and-tumble play—when properly monitored—can be a healthy and fun part of young children’s physical development.
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is usually suppressed by a well meaning preschool teacher and parents who prefer quiet and order to the seeming chaos that is typical of free childhood play. . . . When there are smiles and continuing friendships, rambunctious play is healthy” (Adelsick, 2010, p. 2).