Imagine That!

Although creativty and artistic ability for me do not exist on even a small scale within my personality I can understand what the author means by saying that the act of art and science should be intertwined. It is true that one's talent and interest should guide their path through life. As a small child our talents and interests are nutured by family and teachers so that we can persue a career that will allow us to not only be successful but happy at the same time. A person who takes a job as a communication specialist but hates to be with people will be miserable.

It is important that we as adults love our jobs and that there is a degree of play time put into the long hours we work. I do feel that the more in love with your job the more willing you are to step outside your comfort zone and be more creative and enjoy play time (if you want to call it that).

When I read the title, "The Art and Science of Play," I was hoping to discover the rationale for play through relevant examples. While I didn't get what I hoped for, I was able to make a connection to the content of the article. I love how Morris connects the idea of play to adults' art, literature, and scientific research. I also like the idea of not labeling an individual as an artist or scientist but fusing the two together. We, as teachers, are always seeking ways to integrate disciplines across the curriculum. We never stop to think about infusing play to promote creativity. For me, this article promotes the idea of intertwining work and play.