Wednesday, September 27, 2006 · Page 18 JUST PLAYING The kindergarten students in Miss Cassel's class at Sun Parlor Jr. School were building more than friendships their first week of school. Shown here, Pearson Bodi-Boose, Brandon Cowell, Taden Drake and Jacob Regier are busy building with unifix cubes. Inset, Nathan Little loads up with cube structures. Free Press / Kyle Walker Just Playing (author unknown) When I'm building in the block room Please don't say I'm "Just Playing". For you see, I'm learning as I play, About balance and shapes. Who knows, I may be an architect someday. When I'm getting all dressed up, Setting the table, caring for the babies, Don't get the idea I'm "Just Playing". For you see, I'm learning as I play. I may be a mother or father someday. When you see me up to my elbows in paint, Or standing at an easel, or molding and shaping clay, Please don't let me hear you say, "He is Just Playing". For you see, I'm learning as I play. I may be a teacher someday. Vince Hunter (right) steps off a bus with fellow Grade 9s after the group of 177 students arrived back at Essex District High School from a trip to the Pearce-Williams Centre in St. Thomas Sept. 21. The students, accompanied by teachers and a Grade 12 leadership class, spent the full-day retreat playing games at the centre and interacting with each other. ARRIVING HOME Flea M a rket, Craf t s & C ol lecti b les SUNDAY · OCTOBER 1 · 10-4 P.M. OPEN DAILY 10 AM - 5 PM Pick Your Own Orchards Ltd. KINGSVILLE LAKESIDE PARK PAVILION Come and browse the stalls of your favourite vendors or check out the new vendors. Bring the family and enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch. FREE For information contact Anne (519) 733-4407 ADMISSION APPLES JOIN LIFE CHAIN on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Stand for one hour to show your support for life Locally, LIFE CHAINS will be held in: · AMHERSTBURG along Sandwich at Pickering · BELLE RIVER along Notre Dame at Church · ESSEX along Talbot · HARROW along King · KINGSVILLE along Main & Division · LEAMINGTON along Erie & Talbot · TECUMSEH along Lesperance & Tecumseh · WINDSOR along Ouellette at Wyandotte, Giles & Tecumseh and along Tecumseh between Kildare & Byng LIFE CHAIN is sponsored by Windsor-Essex County & Leamington Area Right to Life "FREE - 20# Apples when you pick 60# ·Bouncy Castle ·Pumpkin Patch ·Corn Maze ·Apple Fritters ·Sausage On A Bun ·Caramel Apples & Apple Pies ·Play Area for the kids Now Picking: MUTSU, EMPIRE, RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS. When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some "plaything" at my school, Please don't feel the time is wasted in "Play". For you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning to solve problems and concentrate. I may be in business someday. 2 1/2 miles east of Leamington on Hwy #3 326-5873 When you see me learning to skip, hop, run and move my body, Please don't say I'm "Just Playing". For you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning how my body works. I may be a doctor, nurse or athlete someday. 24/7 TOWING 519-776-6481 TIRE & AUTO SERVICE When you ask me what I've done at school today, And I say, "I Just Played". Please don't misunderstand me. For you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning to enjoy and be successful in my work. I'm preparing for tomorrow. Today, I am a child and my work is play. INQUIRIES: (519) 969-7555, (519) 325-0929