It can be hard to find ways to include play in the day. This book expands on the idea of playful learning – how to add playful attributes to learning opportunities throughout the day to create balance between play and learning. Shifting to a playful pedagogy can bring back joy, spark curiosity, and embrace rigor throughout the school day.
The concept of playful learning is rooted in the idea that when learners are actively involved in hands-on, interactive, and enjoyable activities, they are more likely to be curious, experiment, and explore new ideas and concepts. Playful learning can take many forms, including games, simulations, puzzles, role-playing, storytelling, and creative activities.
Playing is learning.