Play and Learning: What Exactly is Play, and Why Is It Such a Powerful Vehicle for Learning? A talk by noted educational psychologist Peter Gray
Saturday October 22, 6:30 pm Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall Chapel
suggested donation $10

Peter Gray will define play and explain how it promotes healthy physical, intellectual, social, moral, and emotional growth. Mr. Gray will describe the psychological detriments that have accompanied the decline of play in our culture.

Peter Gray, research professor of psychology at Boston College, conducts research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He authored "Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life".

This talk is part of Pacem School’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. All are invited to join the celebration of the first 10 years of inspirational education at Pacem School. There will be activities for the young and young at heart, pizza for sale from Woodbelly Pizza, and cake and ice cream. See http://pacemschool.org/10th-anniversary/

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