S2.Ep.2: The Power of Play: Transforming Classrooms with Play-Based Learning

The Schoolyard Podcast by The Schoolyard Podcast

Episode notes

We’ve all heard of the phrase “play hard, work hard” right? But what if “playing” was part of the “work?”

In this episode, Nancy is joined by two School Specialty Subject Matter Experts, Kathy Decamps (PE) and Jennifer Fernandez (Early Childhood) and dive into the world of Play-Based Learning. Together, they explore what play-based learning looks like across different age groups and highlight its transformative benefits for student engagement, social skills, and cognitive development.

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