Even just a tiny bit of time in nature can greatly benefit children of all ages. But can you really teach a whole class outdoors—all day? See how these two kindergarten teachers pull it off. 🌳🌷
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Joyful, social, active, meaningful and iterative: These are some of the words that describe more playful learning. But where do you begin to make your classroom a more playful one? 🙌
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In a middle school math classroom in Denmark, students draw on desks, chatter noisily, and build with clay and sticks—all while deeply learning geometry concepts.
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When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them. That's why this teacher incorporates music and movement into her lessons daily. 🎶 🌟
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Even a tiny bit of time in nature can benefit children of all ages. But can you really teach a whole class outdoors—all day? See how these two kindergarten teachers pull it off. 🌳🌷
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What happened when this primary school made play central to its teaching and learning? Students developed more independence, resourcefulness, and joy. 🌈 See how:
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When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them. That's why this teacher incorporates music and movement into her lessons daily. 🎶 🌟
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“Because we approach math in a playful way, my students actually remember what they learn when we do math. We reach more children because a lot of students need to have it in their hands to understand what's going on."
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Building play into learning—for all ages—is simpler than you’d think. Watch what we found when we traveled to 4 different countries to see it in action. 💫 #MakingLearningMorePlayful
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In rural KY, a small school district wanted students to believe that anything was possible. So staff built a culture of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking to develop students’ skills & dreams at the same time. 🌈
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📣 Imagine teenagers getting so amped up about math and physics that they cheer and shout. For these high school students, a design challenge that leads to a model car derby does the trick.
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Could trying a more playful approach in the classroom lead to more joy for not only students, but educators too? These teachers say yes! 💯
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Joyful, social, active, meaningful and iterative: These are some of the words that describe more playful learning. But where do you begin to make your classroom a more playful one? 🙌
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Sometimes a little imagination is all it takes to transform an ordinary hallway into a wonderland of exploration. Watch how one school pooled its resources to create a “construction corridor” students can’t wait to visit. 🤖
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How can you seed creativity, wonder, and big dreams in school? It starts with the culture. See how this tiny rural district in Kentucky built theirs. ⚒️
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"I always liked the idea of learning through play," teacher Fiona Medley says. "When we explore vocabulary through movement, the smiles come out a lot more, and we have a lot more fun."
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Does asking your high school seniors to deeply reflect on their school experience—and then deliver a speech about it—seem like a tall order? Watch how at this school, it gives each student a chance to shine. ⭐
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In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s nearly the darkest day of the year. But around the world, educators share that playful approaches to teaching and learning bring them joy—and help light up their students. 🕯️
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Looking to help her students explore empathy from both an academic and human perspective, this teacher in Kentucky paired a book study with a hands-on experience that will stick with her students for years to come. 🧡
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What does it look like when high school seniors are supported to deeply reflect on their educational experience? At this school, *every* student has a moment in the spotlight and a chance to be heard. 🎤
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