Introduction to Play and Projects as Methods of Parenting

By Matthew Andrews

Observe, Support, Model: An Introduction to Play and Projects as Methods of Parenting is a short, educational course that uses:
Discussion Starters to focus attention on lifelong learning, understanding risk with responsibility, and spending time as a family engaged in the greater purposes of the world. Parents learn how to utilize play and projects to optimize what children learn throughout life.
Family Activities engage multiple generations of family members in play and projects filled learning within the comfort of home and life. Parents learn methods of conscious observation, developing habits of support, and modeling actions for the next generation to emulate.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matthew Andrews
• Release date: Mar 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301756346

Matthew Andrews

Matthew C. Andrews, Ph.D. designs and studies innovative, educational programs that engage students of all ages in lifelong learning. He studies human development and engage students of all ages in lifelong learning. Dr. Andrews studied human development in education under Dr. William Damon at the Stanford University School of Education. He used clinical interview and online surveys in a 4-year longitudinal study to understand how adolescents develop a sense of purpose to learn in the world. His research suggests that educational policy in America needs to focus on student motives beyond grades in classrooms and performances on standardized tests toward cultural and moral inspirations in life. Matt is an entrepreneur and scholar in education. He works with schools and educational organizations around the world.

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Observe, Support, Model:

An Introduction to

Play and Projects

As Methods of Parenting

Matthew C. Andrews, Ph.D.

Copyright © 2013 by Matthew C. Andrews.

All Rights Reserved.

Smashwords Edition

Distribution and Research with Famplay, LLC

ISBN 978-1-3017563-4-6 LCCN 2012937575

http://www.famplay.com

Table of Contents

Welcome to Famplay

Parent Work

Discussion Starters

Free Play in Daily Life: Observe character strengths in play

Risk and Responsibility: Support initiative and persistence

Time with Purpose: Model active engagement in worthy life pursuits

Family Activities

Family Library: Write the first story of a collection

Family Band: Express yourself through music and rhythm

Family Theater: Transform a familiar story into a play

Family Museum: Collect and display distinguished works

Learning to Lead and Follow

Welcome to Famplay!

Observe, Support, Model: An Introduction to Play and Projects as Methods of Parenting is a short, educational course that shows adults how to use play and projects to build stronger family bonds and engage in lifelong learning alongside generations to follow. This book consists of three Discussion Starters and four Family Activities.

The Discussion Starters focus attention on lifelong learning, understanding risk with responsibility, and spending time as a family engaged in the greater purposes of the world. Parents learn how to utilize play and projects to optimize what children learn in life.

The Family Activities engage multiple generations of family members in play and project-based learning within the comfort of any home and life. Parents learn methods of conscious observation, developing habits of support,