Mess Does Not Equal Stress: Making the Case for Discovery-Based Play

Authors

  • Katie Clausen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.17.3.5

Abstract

Children’s librarians have no shortage of ideas for getting messy in the library. From paint to Play-Doh to shredded paper, the opportunities are endless.

We, as professionals, know why discovery-based play is important; does our administration, our maintenance department, or our board? I’d like to share some language I use to give stakeholders and staff a framework for the why behind the mess. My hope is that you can use these talking points to introduce or enhance messy play programs in your library.

Author Biography

Katie Clausen

Katie Clausen is Coordinator of Early Literacy Services, Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, IL.

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Published

2019-09-03

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2019): Fall

Section

Features

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