Deer and mud and learning through play

Animals learn by play. We learn by play. So what do we do? We make kids sit in little chairs and memorize shit. Quietly. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_(activity)#Play_and_adults


I think we should be trying to shape our lessons around the element of play. Make it interactive. Make it physical. Make it touchable. Make it a little bit dangerous so the kids can test their limits. 

Check it, this is how nature works. Here's a deer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUa3d0sDzuI