Play based first grade

The importance of play for children can't be underestimated. Take a look at these 10 reasons to bring back play in kindergarten & first grade.

Using individual brain bins and Lego bins for the classroom! Use these bins as independent morning tubs or during indoor recess.

What You Need To Know About Play-Based Learning Hey there fellow teacher! As educators, we understand that our littlest of learners need time throughout the day to play. But, how do we allow our children to play when we have to teach to standards and standardized tests? What happens when an evaluator walks into the

Learning through play is such a powerful way to differentiate instruction for you lower elementary students. Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students thrive with play based learning in the classroom. It allows them to be creative and explore the world around them. Play based learning activities include sensory play, imaginative scenarios, and things that challenge their fine and gross motor skills. You can use play based learning as part of your morning routine.

Take a look at these inspirational play based learning experiences for your classroom - and they're curriculum aligned to boot!

Play allows children to explore, discover, negotiate, take risks, create meanings, solve problems- all of which help develop cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in children. A play based learning encourages talking, reading, thinking and writing. Throughout this, your child will see literacy and numeracy as a part of their everyday experience.

Want an alternative to Morning Work? Over Winter Break, I took time to reflect on what was working in my classroom and what still needed tweaking. Slowly throughout January, I’ve been taking …

A Full Day Kindergarten Schedule that is filled with learning AND play. I am a huge advocate for play in the classroom. I am very blessed to teach in a place where play is not only supported but a part of every kindergarten classroom daily. This is our full day Kindergarten detailed schedule. #teacherlife #teacheradvice #playfullearning #kindergartenteacher

Interested in play based or inquiry learning but don’t know where to start? Discover how I do it and find out all the benefits of play based learning. You will also get some practical ideas and my play based learning hints and tips on how you can easily get started learning through play in your classroom today.

Play Based Learning is an approach to teaching that focuses on children’s natural curiosity and desire to explore their world. It is a way of thinking about education that promotes the importance of play and discovery. In this blog post you'll get some tips on how to start with play based teaching.