Rocks provide an endless source of entertainment at our household, partly because we have so many. About five years ago, we "over-ordered" when we aimed to cover the little-used side of our house. Although the pile has shrunk, it remains to this day, right where it was first dumped.
My excuse is that the rocks are a perpetual source of play. The kids use them for:
- writing
- drawing
- designing
- sculpting
- chiseling
- throwing (a la John, often at the car, or worse, his siblings)
- making paint
- making chalk
It reminds me of one of my favorite picture books, called "If You Find a Rock," by Peggy Christian. It is filled with beautiful photographs of rocks from the child's point of view. There is a drawing rock, a skipping rock, a wishing rock, a splashing rock, a resting rock, a worry rock, a kicking rock, a climbing rock, a jumping rock and more.
Rock play does seem to connect with something primal, something peaceful. And who knows, I may be projecting, but I even venture to say something thoughtful. Never a bad thing.
special photo, that last one!
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