Kitchen Goddess: It's Never Too Early...

Jean Piaget is one of the most influential and respected scientists and developmental psychologists in history. In this study I found, Piaget describes many different theories describing play, learning, and imitation.  He takes a look at Karl Groos's theory that play is a direct preparation for basic life function which was detailed in his book, "The Play of Animals," written in 1898.  "Play, according to Groos, is 'pre-exercise' and not merely exercise because it contributes to the development of functions whose maturity is reached only at the end of childhood (Piaget, 1962)."  I couldn't agree more!  This is why I choose to let Piper help me load and unload the dishwasher any time she wishes. By all means, play with the silverware holder! Slide the rack in and out!  Touch the dishes and place them where you feel they should be!  Yes, play!  Imitate!  Learn!  Cuz honey, the dishwasher ain't gonna load and unload itself.  Just sayin'...