The Universal Language The universal language is movement. It is the one language that all living things share. To move is an essential aspect of o...

If we take our responsibilities seriously, we get quite good at reading body language, because we all know that when it comes to young children verbal language often doesn't get us anywhere. #playbasedlearning #earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool

Socializing and Playing are Central to Thinking "The Thinker," Auguste Rodin We've all experienced the phenomenon of genius in the stairwell, that flash of brilliance that ...

The behaviors that are most likely to get young children in trouble with their teachers are socializing and goofing around, which are, contrary to our school-ish myths, natural manifestations of thinking. And thinking, I hope, is our goal. #playbasedlearning #earlylearning #earlychildhood #preschool

"Whoever Uses Machines Does Their Work Like a Machine" The Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool has a workbench on the playground. This is the place where "real" tools are used, wh...

In these early years, the tools they need are ones that create space for curiosity and wonder, that help them think like a human, not a machine. #playbasedlearning #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #preschool

My son is testing the Addition Challenge Cards for my Ice Cream Scoop Math Puzzle.
Hands-on, playful math for little learners!

#LearningThroughPlay #KidsMath #PreschoolActivities #PlayBasedLearning #MathFun

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧'𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬? Playing with sand offers a variety of opportunities!
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#DIRFloortime #Floortime #PlayBasedLearning #Autism #PlayTherapy #ChildDevelopment #PediatricPT #PediatricTherapy #ChildLed #OccupationalTherapy #SocialWork #SpeechTherapy #SpecialEducation #AutismParents #ChildPsychology

House committee hears testimony on counting play-based learning as instructional time Proponents told the House Committee on Education that Senate Bill 15 96 A would let the State Board of Education count intentionally designed play-based activities as instructional minutes for kindergarten through grade 5; ODE said current rules do not specifically address play-based learning and the bill would direct rulemaking.

A groundbreaking bill could redefine education by allowing play-based learning to count as instructional time for young students, emphasizing that "play is not a distraction from education; it is education itself."

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#OR #StudentEngagement #InstructionalTime #PlayBasedLearning

NYC Kindergarteners Are Being Diagnosed with Play Deprivation & We Can Change It YouTube video by Schoolutions Podcast

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Part 2 drops Friday!

#Schoolutions #SchoolutionsPodcast #ForeverGettingBetter #PlayBasedLearning #Kindergarten #EarlyChildhood #Neuroscience #TeachingStrategies

“I made sure the framework said play.” Sir Martyn Oliver confirms play remains key beyond EYFS, as long as it supports curriculum goals. Find out more 👇
#Ofsted #KS1 #PlayBasedLearning
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NYC Kindergarteners Are Being Diagnosed with Play Deprivation & We Can Change It YouTube video by Schoolutions Podcast

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🎙️Link to Part 1 of our conversation → youtu.be/97ph9Bgee24

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#Schoolutions #SchoolutionsPodcast #ForeverGettingBetter #PlayBasedLearning #Kindergarten #EarlyChildhood #Neuroscience #TeachingStrategies

Schoolutions Podcast Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create ...

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#Schoolutions #SchoolutionsPodcast #ForeverGettingBetter #PurposePresenceActionTeachingFramework
#PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood #KindergartenTeacher

Families learn and have fun together at home every day. These two simple indoor activities add something new to your family routine, and the best part? No special supplies or preparation needed!

🟠 Find the easy how-to at www.waytogrow.org/blog

#LoveToLearn #PlayBasedLearning #FamilyActivities

PLAY, PLAY, PLAY!
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#DIRFloortime #PlayBased #PlayBasedLearning #Autism #PediatricTherapy #AutismParenting #AutismParents #ChildLed #NeurodiversityAffirming #PediatricOT #OccupationalTherapy #SpeechTherapy #SpeechPathology #PediatricPT #SocialWorker #PediatricPhysicalTherapy #MusicTherapy

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New episode alert!
I chat with #PlayingWithPurpose authors, @mrmatera.bsky.social & @meehanedu.bsky.social on Ep. 76 of the #DaveBurgessShow!
Listen here on Apple Podcasts:

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#EduSky #dbcincbooks #tlap #xplap #EDrenaline #gamification #playbasedlearning

When you work with cardboard, you're just to have a feline friend / helper #STEMeducation #makereducation #librarians #tpt #playbasedlearning #isteLive26 #SXSWedu #edusky #skybrarians

✨ Meet Anthony Adjei, a School Improvement Officer in Nsawam-Adoagyiri championing play-based learning. From refresher trainings to WhatsApp support and coaching headteachers, he’s keeping play alive in classrooms.
🔗 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/GrpcgOjRh74

#PlaybasedLearning #ECEghana

February 4th is Global School Play Day! 🛝 🧸 Play supports regulation, creativity, connection, and resilience, in the therapy room and out. #GlobalSchoolPlayDay #PowerOfPlay #PlayIsTherapy #TherapeuticPlay #ChildCenteredPlayTherapy #PlayBasedLearning #MentalHealthMatters

Exploring stories and their magic!
¡Explorando los cuentos y su magia!
#earlyyearspyp #playbasedlearning #inquiry

🧠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿
What other amazing qualities would you add to this list?
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#Floortime #NeurodiversityAffirming #ChildLed #PlayBased #PlayBasedLearning #OccupationalTherapists #SpeechTherapists #Psychologists #SocialWorkers #ArtTherapist #MusicTherapists #PediatricTherapy

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#Education #SpecialEducation #Literacy #Neurodivergent #PlayBasedLearning #SchoolutionsTeachingStrategies #SchoolutionsPodcast #ForeverGettingBetter

👥 Presented by Dale Sidebottom, Founder of The School of Play, and Paul Campbell, Director of The School of Play
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#PHASE #PlayBasedLearning #TeacherWellbeing #ProfessionalLearning #InternationalSchools

📣At the AfECN meeting in Dakar, Ghana, led by Director of ECE Adisa Tassa with support from Sabre pledged support for the Act for Early Years campaign! Let's advance quality early learning for every child. 🌱 #ActForEarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Ghana #EducationInAfrica #ECE #PlayBasedLearning

Are Young Children Being Asked to Write Too Soon? Let’s Talk About Scribbling First. The hidden skills children build through play long before they write letters.

Before letters come scribbles
Toddlers’ “random” marks build hand strength, coordination, and control—the real foundation for handwriting. Play, drawing, and climbing prepare the whole child for learning. #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood

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The magic of clay: sensory experience 
La magia de la arcilla: experiencia sensorial.
#playbasedlearning #earlyyears #pyp

Stories Live Everywhere: The Writers Playshop Approach YouTube video by Schoolutions Teaching Strategies

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#Schoolutions #SchoolutionsTeachingStrategies #SchoolutionsPodcast #ForeverGettingBetter #WritersPlayshop #KindergartenWriting #TeachingWriting #EarlyChildhood #PlayBasedLearning

This #InternationalDayofEducation we celebrate young people's power to shape education!🌍
Meet Elizabeth from Class 4, who reflects on her play-based learning as she dreams of being a doctor💛
https://ow.ly/kFPT50Y1Tn8
#PlayBasedLearning #ECEGhana #LearningThroughPlay #FutureLeaders #SabreEducation

All Play is OKAY!
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#PlayTherapy #PlayIsImportant #LearnThroughPlay #Autism #ChildDevelopment #DIRFloortime #PlayBased #PlayBasedLearning #PlayIsLearning #PlayMatters

ShiftEd Podcast #80 In Conversation with Catherine Korah: What Children Really Need to Grow - LEARN Blog - learning from each other and building a community What if the most effective way to help children learn is to stop pushing them to grow up so fast? That question anchors my conversation with Catherine Korah from the Centre of Excellence for Behaviour...

🎙️ ShiftED #80 is live! Catherine Korah from CEBM on what children really need to grow: unhurried play, secure relationships, and space to develop at their own pace.

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#ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #StudentWellbeing #ShiftEDPodcast

Inspired by a student who wanted to make something to sell, we learnt how to make beads using clay.
#ece #earlychildhood #playbasedlearning

Exploring line, shape and colour with tape and water colours.

#earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #ece

An amazing week of play in Primary 2! Children took our Scotland topic out to the area where they designed a kilt and even celebrated a proposal with a planned wedding! #playbasedlearning #playistheway