> I strongly disagree with this. Children play. Most animals play.
I am not arguing against this. On the contrary, I agree with this completely.
Pairing the opportunity to learn and use highly general long term knowledge, toward progression in their own intrinsic interests (crafting, whatever) is the point I am making.
The alternative, a long line of math for math's sake, which neglects to harness and support each child's need and motivation to continually advance their own natural interests in all kinds of idiosyncratic directions.
I am not arguing against this. On the contrary, I agree with this completely.
Pairing the opportunity to learn and use highly general long term knowledge, toward progression in their own intrinsic interests (crafting, whatever) is the point I am making.
The alternative, a long line of math for math's sake, which neglects to harness and support each child's need and motivation to continually advance their own natural interests in all kinds of idiosyncratic directions.